Guwahati Court October 1995 Judgments

Ghotovi Sema Vs. State of Nagaland and ors.

Court: Guwahati

H.K. Sema, J.1. Heard Mr. Imti Imsong, learned Counsel for the petitioner as well as Mr. E. Renthungo, learned Jr. Government Advocate.2. From the office note dated 29.8.95, notice upon the respondent Nos. 5 to 13 has been issued by registered post. Under the Civil Procedure Code, it is presumed to have been served. However, none enters appearance on behalf of the respondents. Mr. E. Renthungo has expressed his inability to file counter on behalf of the respondent Nos. 1 to 4 as no instruction has been received in spite of repeated reminders. However, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, I propose to dispose of this petition on merit as the matter brooks no delay.3. The case in hand illustrates a classic example as to how the valuable life and liberty of a citizen has been put to an end by an act of barbarism. The deceased stated to be aged about 24 years was detained under the National Security Act some time in April, 1994 and he was detained in Central Jail, Dimapur....