JUDGEMENT
G.K.VYAS,J. -
(1.) In this habeas corpus petition, the petitioner, Dhanraj Vaishnav, has challenged the order (Annex.2)
dated 08.03.2016 passed by Executive Magistrate- cum-Police Commissioner, Jodhpur, whereby the Police Commissioner while exercising power under Section 3 (2) of Rajasthan Prevention of Anti Social Activities Act, 2006 (for brevity, hereinafter referred to as Act of 2006) has ordered for detention of the petitioner. So also the order dated 08.03.2016 (Annex.2) was
approved by the State Government under Section 3 (3) of the Act of 2006 vide
order dated 24.04.2003 (Annex.3), whereby the petitioner was detained for one year w.e.f. 09.03.2016 to
08.03.2017.
(2.) As per facts of the case, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Police Commissionerate, Jodhpur, submitted a report to the Executive Magistrate-cum-Police Commissioner, Jodhpur,
averring therein that 32 cases have been registered against the petitioner under Indian Penal Code,
Arms Act and other acts in various police stations of Jodhpur. Out of 32 cases, the petitioner has
been convicted in 5 cases and acquitted in 9 cases on the basis of compromise in between the parties
and in two cases, he was acquitted by the concerned court. It is also reported that 16 cases are
pending against the petitioner in the nature of house breaking, robbery, dacoity, attempt to murder,
suicide and under the Arms Act etc. According to report, the petitioner was found to be habitual
offender because as per charges against him he was involved in a case various offences in Jodhpur
city, therefore, he is dangerous person creating law and order problem in
Jodhpur city. It is also reported that under Section 110 Cr.P.C. he was bound down to keep peace
and good behavior in 10 cases. A history sheet was also opened against the petitioner, therefore, the
police was minutely watching the activities of the petitioner.
(3.) The Police Commissioner, Jodhpur after examining the entire criminal activities passed an order for detention previously on 14.09.2015 but subsequently the matter was not confirmed by the Advisory
Board as per provisions of the Act of 2006, therefore, the petitioner was released on 03.11.2015.
After release, an F.I.R. No.82/2016 was registered against the petitioner under Sections 327 and 392
of IPC and on twice occasions, the petitioner was bound down by the Executive
Magistrate-cum-Police Commissioner, therefore, the case of the petitioner was considered afresh on
the basis of material available on record for detention u/s 3 of the Act of 2006.;
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