MLA Mehraj Malik’s detention order quashed by court: Report

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, APRIL 27 (STC): High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik. It is a major relief to the legislator who had been lodged in preventive custody since September last year, said reports appearing in cross section of media.
The reports quoting Advocate Appu Singh representing MLA Mehraj Malik said that the court set aside the detention order issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act after hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Malik challenging his detention.
The detailed order was awaited, as the judgment was pronounced in open court today, reports said.
It’s pertinent to mention, Mehraj Malik represents the Doda constituency and also heads the AAP’s J&K unit. He was detained on September 8, 2025, on allegations of activities prejudicial to public order. He was subsequently shifted to Kathua district jail.
The petition challenging the detention had come up for hearing on several dates before the High Court. On February 23 this year, the court had reserved its judgment after completion of arguments by both sides.
Meanwhile, as per reports, with the detention order now quashed, Malik is expected to be released from custody after completion of legal formalities, unless required in any other case.

(Straight Talk Communications)