Section 7State of Jammu-Kashmir Act
Section 7: Grounds of Order of Detention to Be Disclosed to Persons Affected By The Order
Grounds of Order of Detention to Be Disclosed to Persons Affected By The Order.
(1)
When a person is detained in pursuance of a detention order, the authority making the order shall, as soon as may be, but not later than five days from the date of detention, communicate to him the grounds on which the order has been made, and shall afford him the earliest opportunity of making a representation against the order to the appropriate Government.(2)
Nothing in sub-section (1) shall require the authority to disclose facts which it considers to be against the public interest to disclose.Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.