Centre to Challenge Allahabad High Court Order Against Noida DM in NSA Case

Proposed challenge announced

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the Allahabad High Court judgment concerning the detention of a Delhi University student under the National Security Act would be challenged. The High Court had quashed the detention order and awarded ₹5 lakh compensation, directing that the amount be recovered from the personal salary of Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam.

Context of the statement

The statement was made during proceedings concerning a separate preventive notice issued by the Greater Noida Executive Magistrate to a Gautam Buddha University student over participation in the CJP protest. The Solicitor General clarified that this later notice had not been issued by the Noida District Magistrate.

The Supreme Court was examining whether the notice conflicted with its earlier order protecting students from coercive action relating to the protests. The proposed appeal against the Allahabad High Court decision remains distinct and will require adjudication on the legality of the NSA detention and the personal compensation direction.