DHARMAVIR SINGH M/S.T. BALAJI, S.BALAKRISHNAN,J.PAVADHARANI,S.SUDHAKARAN,S.SNEHAN KANDASAMY,J.SWETHA vs THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, — HCP/2527/2025
Case under The Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Slum-grabbers, Act, 1982 Section 14/82. Disposed: Contested--ALLOWED on 05th June 2026.
CNR: HCMA012843462025
Filing Number
HCP/94753/2025
Filing Date
18-11-2025
Registration No
HCP/2527/2025
Registration Date
01-12-2025
Judge
Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
Coram
Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
Constitution ( 34 )
Sub-Category
Drug Offenders ( 2 )
Judicial Branch
CRIMINALSECTION
Decision Date
05th June 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ALLOWED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
DHARMAVIR SINGH M/S.T. BALAJI, S.BALAKRISHNAN,J.PAVADHARANI,S.SUDHAKARAN,S.SNEHAN KANDASAMY,J.SWETHA
Respondent(s)
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Adv. Counter Affidavit filed on Behalf of the R1,COUNTER AFFIDAVIT 1123
THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISON
THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE,
Hearing History
Judge: Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
FOR ADMISSION - HCP ( Act 14 of 82 )
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 02-12-2025 | FOR ADMISSION - HCP ( Act 14 of 82 ) |
Orders
Case Summary: HCP 2527/2025 Dharmavir Singh v. Secretary to Government & Ors. The Madras High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition challenging the preventive detention of Sumithkumar (age 20) under the Tamil Nadu Preventive Detention Act, 1982. The court set aside the detention order dated 19.09.2025 and directed his immediate release because authorities failed to furnish relevant detention documents in Hindi—the detenu's only known language. The court held that non-supply of documents in a detenu's known language violates their right to effective representation, rendering detention illegal, and ordered his release unless required for another case. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: HCP 2527/2025 Dharmavir Singh v. Secretary to Government & Ors. The Madras High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition challenging the preventive detention of Sumithkumar (age 20) under the Tamil Nadu Preventive Detention Act, 1982. The court set aside the detention order dated 19.09.2025 and directed his immediate release because authorities failed to furnish relevant detention documents in Hindi—the detenu's only known language. The court held that non-supply of documents in a detenu's known language violates their right to effective representation, rendering detention illegal, and ordered his release unless required for another case. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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