In Brief
The appellant challenged his father's detention under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971, and the forfeiture of family properties under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act, 1976. The detention was ordered during a national emergency to prevent involvement in smuggling. The High Court had dismissed the writ petition on grounds including res judicata. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision, holding the detention lawful throughout the emergency period and the property forfeiture valid. The Court found all grounds raised by the appellant meritless and dismissed the appeal.
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