https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72131 The Delhi High Court ruled in two petitions concerning the detention of Afghan nationals under the Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act. The court found that the detenus' lack of understanding of the grounds of detention in Urdu and the failure to provide translations in a language they comprehend violated Article 22(5) of the Constitution. Emphasizing the importance of effective representation, the court held the detention invalid and ordered the release of the petitioners unless detained under a lawful order, highlighting the necessity of ensuring detainees can comprehend and effectively respond to the grounds of their detention. en-us Wed, 18 Jan 1984 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72131 The Delhi High Court ruled in two petitions concerning the detention of Afghan nationals under the Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act. The court found that the detenus' lack of understanding of the grounds of detention in Urdu and the failure to provide translations in a language they comprehend violated Article 22(5) of the Constitution. Emphasizing the importance of effective representation, the court held the detention invalid and ordered the release of the petitioners unless detained under a lawful order, highlighting the necessity of ensuring detainees can comprehend and effectively respond to the grounds of their detention. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 18 Jan 1984 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72131