APHC010479372026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM WRIT PETITION NO: 26091 OF 2026 Between: 1. Komma Siva Chandra Reddy, S/o Komma Ramalinga Reddy, aged about 50 years, Occ.Farmer R/o 3-155, Agraharam, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh - 516454. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep by its Principal Secretary, Department of Home, Secretariat Buildings, at Amaravati, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522238. 2. The Director General of Police, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh- 522502. 3. The Superintendent of Police, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh- 516 001. 4. The Competent Authority, Witness Protection Scheme, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh - 516001. ...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 toissue a Writ Order or direction particularly, one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondent authorities in withdrawing the Gun Man Protection to the petitioner, being. a prime witness in YS 2 Vevakananda Reddy murder case w, without even informing to the petitioner, despite the orders of Respondent No 4 is as illegal, arbitrary, violative of the principles of natural justice, and infringes upon the petitioners fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently, to direct the Respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 07.09.2026 and implement the orders dated 29.07.2024 passed by this Hon'ble Court in WP No. 16231 of 2024 IA NO: 1 OF 2026 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 direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 07.69.2026 in providing Gunmen protectionto the petitioner in view of the existing high threat to life in accordance with the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, and pass such other order or orders in accordance with law pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: JADA SRAVAN KUMAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME 3 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM WRIT PETITION NO: 26091 of 2026 The Court made the following Order: Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the cause in the present Writ Petition does not survive for further adjudication. 2. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home is in attendance. 3. Permission is accorded. 4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. Interlocutory applications, if any, pending shall stand closed. ____________________________________ JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM Date: 17.09.2026 PSA 4 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM WRIT PETITION NO: 26091 of 2026 Date: 17.09.2026 PSA