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Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Preventive Detention Order, Orders Immediate Release of Detenu

Introduction The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a habeas corpus petition and set aside a preventive detention order, directing the immediate release of the detenu, G. Siddabattula Surya Rao…

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Habeas Corpus Petition By Savukku Shankar’s Nephew, Directs Him To Approach Madras High Court For Quashing Third Goondas Act Detention Order

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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by D. Bharath, nephew of YouTuber and journalist Savukku Shankar, seeking quashing of the third preventive detention order…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Habeas Corpus Petition Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention Amid Ladakh Unrest

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government in a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh social activist and education…