Sr. No. 10 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT SRINAGAR LPA 179/2025 MUFASIL AHMAD THOKER …Petitioner(s)/appellant(s) Through: Mr. Shah Ashiq, Advocate. Vs. UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND ANR ...Respondent(s) Through: Mr. Bikramdeep Singh, Dy. AG., with Ms. Nowbahar Khan, Assisting Counsel. CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJNESH OSWAL, JUDGE O R D E R 04-03-2026 Learned counsel for the appellant, as always, fairly submits for the matter in issue is rendered infructuous with the efflux of time, the appeal be disposed of as such. However, he submits that, in the event, the detenue is still in custody, the respondents be directed to set him free forthwith. In response, learned counsel for the respondents submits for the detention period has come to an end, the petitioner/appellant shall be released, if not already set free, provided he is not required in any other case. (RAJNESH OSWAL) (ARUN PALLI) JUDGE CHIEF JUSTICE JAMMU 04-03-2026 Aadil Aadil Hussian Bhat I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document