SC’s revised order leaves quashing of Delhi University student’s NSA detention intact
The Supreme Court of India has issued a revised order that maintains the quashing of a student's detention under the National Security Act. The update clarifies that the stay on the High Court's judgment is limited to specific strictures against a district magistrate rather than the entire ruling.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding judicial transparency, the 'master of roster' powers of the Chief Justice, and potential conflicts of interest involving high-ranking public officials.
A revised Supreme Court order preserves the Allahabad High Court decision to quash Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam’s order to detain Delhi University student Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act.
An earlier version of the September 23 interim order of the top court, passed by a Bench headed by Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, had directed an interim stay of the entire Allahabad High Court judgment of September 2. But the quietly updated one shows the freeze is restricted to only certain strictures passed in a few paragraphs against Ms. Roopam and award of costs of ₹5 lakh.
The hearing itself raised eyebrows when the video-conferencing facility fell mute throughout. Further, questions were asked about the “out-of-turn” listing of the appeals before Justice Sharma’s Bench.
The appeals were filed by Ms. Roopam and the State of Uttar Pradesh against a High Court judgment based on a habeas corpus petition.
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