An order of detention was passed on 22nd November, 2004 by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh in exercise of the powers companyferred by Section 3 1 of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 as amended , for short the Act for a period of one year the maximum period provided under the Act from the date of passing of the said order.
Bhathurusaman Sheik, the detenu and brother in law of respondent No.1, was arrested on 30th October, 2004 at the airport on the ground that he was indulging in the smuggling activities.
Accordingly, the High Court allowed the writ petition and quashed the detention order.
O R D E R CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.340 OF 2008 Arising out of SLP Crl.
No.1273/2006 Leave granted.
