Chanda, Ex parte - Re Min for Immigration

This matter concerned an application for an order nisi for a writ of habeas corpus brought by Mr Chanda against the Minister for Immigration. The application was heard by Gleeson CJ in chambers.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the detention of Mr Chanda was lawful, specifically in light of the provisions of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth) and the common law. The applicant sought to challenge the validity of his continued detention.

Gleeson CJ considered the relevant provisions of the *Migration Act* concerning the detention of non-citizens. His Honour applied the principles of administrative law, including the requirement for lawful detention and the grounds upon which such detention could be justified. The Chief Justice examined the evidence before him to determine if the detention met the statutory and common law requirements for lawfulness.

The application for the order nisi was dismissed.