CRWP-8021-2025 (O & M) ::1:: IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (236) CRWP-8021-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 28.08.2025 Jameel …... Petitioner V/s State of Haryana and ors. ...Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Mr. Aanand Kumar Maurya, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. T.P. Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana. Mr. Sarfraz Anjum Mor, Advocate, for respondents No.4 to 10. **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J. (Oral) The prayer in the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus to secure the release of the detenue-Shakir aged 35 years, the brother of the petitioner. 2. The reply dated 27.08.2025 filed on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3-State is taken on record. A perusal of the said reply would reveal that the statements of the private respondents have been recorded to the effect that the detenue-Shakir is not in their custody and is untraceable. In fact, he is mentally retarded. 3. The learned counsel for respondents No. 4 to 10 has also filed a disability certificate dated 29.11.2021 showing that Shakir is handicapped to the extent of 80%. SUKHPREET KAUR 2025.08.28 22:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh CRWP-8021-2025 (O & M) ::2:: 4. In view of the above, no further orders are required to be passed by this Court. 5. The present petition stands disposed of accordingly. August 28, 2025 ( JASJIT SINGH BEDI) sukhpreet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUKHPREET KAUR 2025.08.28 22:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh