s V APHC010336342025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY,THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 17917 OF 2025 Between: Ponnaganti Bala Nagaiah, S/o Pedda Nagaiah, aged 62 years, R/o Polanagaripalli Village, District Seetharamapuram Mandal, SPSR Nellore ...Petitioner AND 1. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, through its Principal Secretary Home Department, Velagapudi, Amaravati 2. The Superintendent of Police, SPSR Nellore Distric 3. The Station House Officer, Seetharamapuram Police Station, SPSR Nellore District ...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 to issue a Writ of Mandamus (or) any appropriate Writ, directing the Respondent Nos.2 and 3 to comply Section 173(2) and 176(2) of BNSS for protecting the fundamental right of the Petitioner and to grant such other reliefs which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in to these circumstances of the case in the interest of Justice. Jfi V lA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 Respondent Nos.2 and 3 to comply the law as mandated by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalitha Kumari Vs State of Uttar Pradesh in respect of the report Dt., 24.04.2024 pending disposal of W.P. and to grant such other reliefs which this Hon’ble court may deem fit and proper in to these circumstances of the case In the interest of Justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI VENKATA RANJIT KUMAR BEEDA Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3: GP FOR HOME The Court made the following order: APHC010336342025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3396] MONDAY, THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION No. 17917/2025 Between: PONNAGANTI BALA NAGAIAH, S/0 PEDDA NAGAIAH, AGED 62 YEARS, R/0 POLANAGARIPALLI VILLAGE, SEETHARAMAPURAM MANDAL, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. ...petitioner AND 1.THE STATE OF AP, THROUGH ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HOME DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDi, AMARAVATI. 2.THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPSR NELLORE DISTRIC 3.THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, SEETHARAMAPURAM POLICE STATION, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. ...RESPONDENT(S): Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.VENKATA RANJIT KUMAR BEEDA Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR HOME The Court made the following: ORDER: j This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India with the following prayer for: “.... a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent Nos.2 and 3 to comply Section 173{2) and i76(2) of BNSS for protecting the fundamental right of the Petitioner and to grant such other reliefs which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in to these circumstances of the case In the interest of Justice.” 2. Sri Md.Farooq, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home on written instructions, would submit that, though the Police tried to enquire into the matter, the Petitioner was not present in the village. 2 3. For ready reference, the written instructions are extracted hereunder; “3 !i is humbly subiTiitted that, the Petitioner Ponnaganti Bala Nagaiah., S/o. Ped.da Nagaiah, aged 62 years, R/o Polanagaripall i Village. Seetharamapuram Mandal, SPSR Nellore sent his representation through register post on 24.04.2025 and it was reported in Seetharmpuram Police Station on 26.04.2025. i 4. It is humbly submitted that, since receipt of the petition of the petitioner Ponnaganti Bala Nagaiah, i have visited to the Polanagaripalli Village for enquiry in the matter alleged by the petitioner, but he didn't present at his address. Repeatedly tried to meet with the petitioner caused to enquiry, but he didn't present at his Village. Therefore, I have unable to proceed in the matter of the petitioner Ponnaganti Bala Nagaiah of Polanagaripalli Village and tried to serve notice to the petitioner for attending the enquiry, but in vain.” Sri Venkata Ranjit Kumar Beeda, learned counsel for the Petitioner 4. would submit that the Court may pass appropriate orders. Considering the submissions made, the Writ Petition is disposed of. 5. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed. Sd/- K. TATA RAO DEPUTY REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// 1?' 'SC' SECTION OFFICER To, 1. The Principal Secretary, Home Department, Velagapudi, Amaravati 2. The Superintendent of Police, SPSR Nellore Distric 3. The Station House Officer, Seetharamapuram Police Station, SPSR Nellore District 4. One CC to Sri. Venkata Ranjit Kumar Beeda, Advocate [OPUC] 5. Two CCs to GP For Home, High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT] 6. Two CD Copies. AL HIGH COURT DATED:21/07/2025 ORDER WP NO. 17917 OF 2025 ^ 01 AUG 2025 % to ^ , Current Section . ^ ^^^SPATCV\^55«<^ DISPOSING OF THE W.P. WITHOUT COSTS