Soumen Sen, C.J.
1. This writ petition is filed by the mother of the detenu, Nijel
Rits, challenging Exhibit P1 detention order dated 1st
January, 2026 passed by the Secretary, Home (SSC)
Department, Government of Kerala, in exercise of the power
conferred under Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Illicit
Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,
1988 (‘PITNDPS Act’, for short). The detention order was
executed on 5th January, 2026 and the detenu is presently
confined in the Central Prison and Correctional Home,
Thiruvananthapuram.
CNR : KLHC010296592026
2026:KER:54253
