Harpal Singh vs State on 17 March, 1950
In the latter case (Kunwar Chand Bajpai v. Rex, 1950 A. L. J. 176 : (A. I. R. (37) 1950 ALL. 376 : 51 Cr. L. J. 1020)) which was decided by a Bench of which I was a member, the detenu was ordered to be detained for six months. The restrictive orders were passed by the District Magistrate within the period of six months after the detention orders has been revoked. The detenu was also asked to furnish security and, on failure to do so, was directed to be kept in prison under Section 123A, Criminal P. C. After holding that such an order could be made, it was observed :