WP/14520/2026 of SHAIK FATHIMA Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh on 10 August 2026

1. SHAIK FATHIMA, W/o. Allah Bakshu, Aged about 53 years, R/o. 14-100, Pedda Nalasa Bazar, Vinukonda, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh - 522647 ...Petitioner AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Home Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati.-522238

2. The Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh State, Mangalagiri.-522503

3. The Superintendent of Police, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh-522601.

4. The Circle Inspector of Police, Vinukonda Police Station, Palnadu District.- 522647

5. The SubInspector of Police, Pulla Rao, Vinukonda Police Station, Palnadu District-522647. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased topleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly in the nature of a WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the Respondent Nos. 4 and 5 (more particularly Respondent No. 5, the Station House Officer, Vinukonda Police Station, Vinukonda, Palnadu District) to forthwith produce the body namely Sri. Shaik Mahammad, S/o. Allabakshu, aged about 28 years, residing at 14- 100, Pedanalsa Bazar, Vinukonda, Palnadu District (Aadhaar No. 2790 2954 8800), from their illegal custody before this Hon'ble Court on the date and time to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, and after making an enquiry into the legality of his detention, set him at liberty forthwith, and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to direct the Respondent Nos. 4 and 5, mofe particularly Respondent No.5, to produce the Detenu, namely Sri. Shaik Mahammad, S/o. Allabakshu, aged about 28 years, residing at 14-100, Pedanalsa Bazar, Vinukonda, Palnadu District (Aadhaar No. 2790 2954 8800), before this Hon’ble Court pending disposal of the above Writ Petition, and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: N ADISESHAIAH Counsel for the Respondents: THE ADVOCATE GENERAL The Court made the following order:

ORDER: (per Ravi Nath Tilhari, J)

This writ petition for Habeas Corpus was filed for release of the detenu namely Shaik Mohammad by his mother.

2. Counter affidavit has been filed by respondent No.5 inter-alia submitting that the detenu was arrested in connection with the Crime No.104 of 2026 of Vinukonda Police Station on 14.05.2026 and produced before the Civil Judge (Junior Division), Vinukonda on the same day.

3. Sri J.Krishna Praneeth, learned Assistant Government Pleader submits that subsequently, the detenu has been released.

4. Inspite of time being granted to the petitioner, rejoinder affidavit has not been filed. Today also learned counsel for the petitioner is not present.

5. In view of the contents of the counter affidavit particularly at para-6 as also the submission made that the detenu has been released, we are of the view that the writ petition has been rendered infructuous.

6. The writ petition is dismissed.

No order as to costs.

As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any pending, shall also stand closed. ____________________ RAVI NATH TILHARI,J

_____________________________________ PURUSHOTTAM KUMAR CHINTALAPUDI,J

Dated: 11.08.2026 AG

Dated: 11.08.2026 AG