https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=42171 Preventive detention is not barred merely because the detenu is already in custody; the detaining authority must know of that custody and record compelling reasons for detention despite it. The validity of the order is not defeated simply because the offence is bailable or non-bailable. Proceedings before the Advisory Board and disposal of representations are lawful where the record shows prompt processing, no proved denial of witness examination or assistance, and supply of relied-upon documents with the grounds. Confirmation of detention for the maximum permissible period does not require special reasons if the statute authorises confirmation for such period and retains power to revoke or modify the order. en-us Wed, 24 Feb 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:12:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=42171 Preventive detention is not barred merely because the detenu is already in custody; the detaining authority must know of that custody and record compelling reasons for detention despite it. The validity of the order is not defeated simply because the offence is bailable or non-bailable. Proceedings before the Advisory Board and disposal of representations are lawful where the record shows prompt processing, no proved denial of witness examination or assistance, and supply of relied-upon documents with the grounds. Confirmation of detention for the maximum permissible period does not require special reasons if the statute authorises confirmation for such period and retains power to revoke or modify the order. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 24 Feb 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=42171