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Summary:

The High Court in Vijayawada heard a Habeas Corpus petition filed by relatives of CPI (Maoist) central committee members Thippiri Tirupati (Devuji) and Malla Raji Reddy. The petitioners claim the Maoist leaders are illegally detained by Andhra Pradesh police and fear for their safety. The petitioners’ lawyers argued that the police announced the detention, citing recent extra-judicial killings in anti-Maoist operations. The court has asked the petitioners to provide proof of police statements regarding the detention and will continue the hearing on November 21st.
News Article:

High Court Hears Habeas Corpus Petition for Allegedly Detained Maoist Leaders

VIJAYAWADA, November 20, 2025 – The Andhra Pradesh High Court heard a Habeas Corpus petition today concerning the alleged illegal detention of CPI (Maoist) central committee members Thippiri Tirupati, also known as Devuji, and Malla Raji Reddy. A division bench comprising Justices C. Manavendranath Roy and Tuhin Kumar Gedela presided over the hearing.

The petition was filed by Gangadhar, Devuji’s brother, and Snehalatha, Raji Reddy’s daughter, who claim the two Maoist leaders have been illegally detained by Andhra Pradesh police since November 18th. The petitioners are demanding their immediate production before the court, citing fears for their safety and well-being.

Advocates representing the petitioners, U.D. Jai Bhima Rao, G. Rohith, and D. Suresh Kumar, argued that the Additional Director General of Police had publicly announced the detention of the Maoist leaders in a press conference. They further highlighted concerns about potential custodial abuse and extra-judicial killings, referencing the deaths of Maoists Gajarla Ravi, Aruna, and Anju in Maredumilli forests earlier this year.

The lawyers contended that failing to produce Tirupati and Raji Reddy before a jurisdictional magistrate within 24 hours of detention constitutes a violation of Articles 21 and 22 of the Indian Constitution.

The special government pleader denied that either Tirupati or Raji Reddy was in police custody. The court has directed the petitioners to provide evidence of the alleged police statements confirming the detention. The hearing is scheduled to resume on November 21st.

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