SHABIR AHMAD SOFI v. UNION TERRITORY OF J AND K AND ORS. (HOME DEPARTMENT)
HCP/325/2024 · 2025-07-08
Vinod Chatterji Koul
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S. No. 6 Regular Cause List IN THE HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT SRINAGAR
HCP No. 325/2024
Shabir Ahmad Sofi …Appellant/Petitioner(s) Through: Mr. Saiful Islam Malik, Advocate vice Vs. UT of J&K and Ors. ...Respondent(s) Through: Ms. Maha Majeed, Assisting Counsel
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR JUSTICE VINOD CHATTERJI KOUL, JUDGE
O R D E R 08.07.2025
1. Impugned in this petition is Detention Order No.DIVCOM-
“K”/22/2024 dated 22.03.2024 passed by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, whereby the detenu has been detained under Section 3 of Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988.
2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the respondents that the detention
order was executed on 30.03.2024 and the maximum period of the same is one year, which has already expired, therefore, impugned order has outlived its life.
3. In view of submission made by learned counsel for the respondents, this petition by afflux of time is rendered infructuous and, is accordingly,
disposed of.
(VINOD CHATTERJI KOUL)
JUDGE
SRINAGAR 08.07.2025 Manzoor
Manzoor Ul Hassan Dar I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Srinagar 09.07.2025 10:17