Writ of Habeas Corpus —–-- The petitioner prayed a writ of Habeas Corpus. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that the provisions of section 69  only authorizes the Commissioner to delegate the powers for authorizing the arrest but decision to arrest is to be taken by the Designated Statutory Authority.

Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court issued notice returnable on 9.12.2019, and directed the respondents to come forward with the order of authorization, which has been referred to by the arresting officer in the arrest memo; the documentary evidence and/or the circumstances indicating the due deliberation and application of mind.