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Challa Lakshmi v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC8 Jul 2026WP/17081/2026

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Writ petition habeas corpus Article 226 illegal arbitrary detention detenu released petition dismissed as infructuous no costs miscellaneous petitions closed Section 151 CPC CCTV footage Gurazala Karempudi police station Palnadu Karampudi Andhra Pradesh High Court Amaravati Articles 14 19(1)(g) 21.

What did the court decide?

None; writ petition dismissed as infructuous with no order as to costs and pending miscellaneous petitions closed. ¶38

Challa Lakshmi Vs the State of Andhra Pradesh — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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[3601]

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APHC010325942026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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THURSDAY, THE 9^th DAY OF JULY 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI NATH TILHARI

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE PURUSHOTTAM KUMAR CHINTALAPUDI

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WRIT PETITION NO: 17081/2026

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Between:

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CHALLA LAKSHMI, W/O. CHALLA AYYAPPA AGED ABOUT 27 YEARS, R/O. 2-98/A, GADEVARIPALLI, KARAMPUDI MANDAL, PALNADU DISTRICT, A.P. - 522614.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOME, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI ANDHRA PRADESH.AP522239.

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THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, POLICE HEAD QUARTERS, MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, A.P. - 522503.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, NARSARAOPETA, PALNADU DISTRICT A.P.-522601.

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THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, GURAZALA, PALNADU DISTRICT, A.P.-522415.

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THE CIRCLE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, GURAZALARURAL POLICE STATION, GURAZALA, PALNADU DISTRICT, A.P.

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THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KARAMPUDI POLICE STATION, KAREMPUDI, PALNADU DISTRICT, A.P.-522614.

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THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, KAREMPUDIPOLICE STATION,

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KAREMPUDI, PALNADU DISTRICT A.P. -522614.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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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 a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the Respondents/Police to produce the detenu viz., Challa Ayyappa S/o. Pedda Guravaiahaged 28 years, having permanent resident of2-98/A, Gadevaripalli, Karampudi Mandal, Palnadu District, A.P. - 522614 ,before this Hon'ble Court and order for his release forthwith, as being illegal, arbitrary, violation of Principles of Natural Justice, violation of Articles 14, 19(1)(g), AND 21 of the Constitution of India and, and consequently direct the Respondents to release the Detenu i.e., Challa Ayyappa S/o. Pedda Guravaiahaged28 years, having permanent resident of2-98/A, Gadevaripalli, Karampudi Mandal, Palnadu District, A.P. 522614.,forthwith, and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2026

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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 6TH AND 7TH Respondents to produce a copy of the CCTV footagefrom 22/06/2026 to 28/06/2026belonging to the Police Station i.e., Gurazala Police Station and Karempudi Police Station before this Hon’ble Court and pass

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IA NO: 2 OF 2026

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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 Respondents to release the Detenu i.e., Challa Ayyappa S/o. Pedda Guravaiahaged 28 years, having permanent resident of2-98/A, Gadevaripalli, Karampudi Mandal, PalnaduDistrict, A.P. - 522614.,and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.BHUVANAGIRI SUBRAMANYA KUMAR

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.THE ADVOCATE GENERAL

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The Court made the following:

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI NATH TILHARI

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE PURUSHOTTAM KUMAR CHINTALAPUDI

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WRIT PETITION NO: 17081/2026

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ORDER: (per Ravi Nath Tilhari, J)

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Sri Hemanth Jalla, learned counsel representing Sri B.Subramanya Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the detenu has been released and consequently, the petition has been rendered infructuous and the petition be dismissed as infructuous.

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Recording the said submission, the Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous.

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No order as to costs.

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As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any pending, shall also stand closed.

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____________________ RAVI NATH TILHARI,J

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_____________________________________ PURUSHOTTAM KUMAR CHINTALAPUDI,J

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Dated: 09.07.2026 AG

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI NATH TILHARI

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE PURUSHOTTAM KUMAR CHINTALAPUDI

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WRIT PETITION NO: 17081/2026

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Dated: 09.07.2026 AG

Challa Lakshmi v. the State of Andhra Pradesh

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