KOLA v. THE STATE OF AP

Rao, Aged about 32 R/o Tekkali Mandal, Tekkali, Srikaulam years. AND ...Petitioner

#1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its PrI. Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Andhra Pradesh State. Secretary, Home

#2. The Superintendent of Police, 3. The Deputy Superintendent Officer, Tekkali, Srikakularn District 4. The Station House Officer, Tekkali, Srikakularn District, Police-Cum-Sub-Divisional Police Srikakularn District. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the ircums ances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ or order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondents in maintaining the Rowdy Sheet vide proceedings No.8/SDO-K/Gen/15 dated 26.02.2015, Srikakularn District’ of natural justice and against the petitioner IS arbitrary and in principles iltea.l Illegal, violation r > > consequently direct the Rowdy Sheet vide proceedings No.8/ SDO-K/Gen/15 dated 26.02.2015, pending against the petitioner on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam District. respondents to lA NO: 1 OF 2023 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 to direct the respondents not to harass the petitioner by calling to the police station, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI SATHEESH KUMAR EERLA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME The Court made the following order: APHC010506972023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI [3396] (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY,THE TWENTY FIFTH DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 26350/2023 Between:

1.KOLA JANARDHANA, s/0 CHANDRA RAO, AGED ABOUT 32 TEKKALI CHINNACHERI VEEDHI, R/0 D.NO.16-26, MANDAL, tekkali, srikaulam district. ...PETITIONER AND

1.THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRI. SECRETARY, HOME department, secretariat, VELAGAPUDI, ANDHRA PRADESH STATE. 2 the superintendent of police, srikakulam district. 3 the deputy superintendent of policecumsubdivisional police officer, tekkali, srikakularn district. 4 the station house officer, tekkali, srikakulam district. ...RESPONDENT{S): 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 or order or direction more particularly one in of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondents in the nature the Rowdy Sheet vide proceedings No.8/SDO-K/Gen/15 dated maintaining Station, 26 02 2015- against the petitioner on the file District, is illegal, arbitrary and in violation of principles of natural Srikakulam justice and consequently direct the respondents to close the Rowdy Sheet of Tekkali Police 2 J> 4^ vide proceedings No.8/ SDO-K/Gen/15 dated 26.02.2015, pending against the petitioner on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam District and pass lA NO: 1 OF 2023 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 not to harass the petitioner by calling to the police station, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner:

1.SATHEESH KUMAR EERLA Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1.GP FOR HOME 3 The Court made the following: ORDER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India with the following prayer for: to issue a writ or order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring action of the respondents in maintaining the Rowdy Sheet vide proceedings No.8/SDO-K/Gen/15 dated 26.02.2015, against the petitioner on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam District, illegal, arbitrary and in violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the respondents to close the Rowdy Sheet vide proceedings No. 8/ SDO-K/Gen/15 dated 26.02.2015, pending against the petitioner on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam District and pass. ”

#2. Sri V.Farooq, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home, by way of counter affidavit, would submit that the cases registered against the Petitioner were ended in acquittal. It is further stated that, to curb and curtail the unlawful activities of the Petitioner in the vicinity, rowdy sheet was opened against the Petitioner.

#3. Sri E.Satish Kumar, learned counsel for the Petitioner would submit that, the cases registered against the Petitioner were ended in acquittal and no cases are pending against him.

#4. Considering the submissions made, the Writ Petition is allowed and the impugned Rowdy Sheet proceedings No.8/SDO-K/Gen/15 dated

26.02.2015, on the file of Tekkali Police Station, Srikakulam against the Petitioner is hereby set aside. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed. //TRUE COPY// cri; B PRASADA RAO Allfe?AN? registrar SECTION OFFICER To,

#1. The Prl. Secretary Home Department, State of AP, Secretariat Velagapudi, Andhra Pradesh State.

#2. The Superintendent of Police, Srikakulam District. Superintendent 3. The Officer, Tekkali, Srikakulam District. Deputy Police-Cum-Sub-Divisional Police

#4. The Station House Officer, Tekkali, Srikakulam District. Sri. Satheesh Kumar Eerla Advocate [OPUC] 5. One CC to 6. Two CCs to GP for Home High Court of Andhra Pradesh 7. Two CD Copies [OUT] HIGH COURT DATED:25/07/2025 4 ORDER WP NO. 26350 OF 2023 ALLOWING THE WP WITHOUT COSTS