J&K High Court Quashes PSA Case Against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, Paving Way for Release

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's decision to quash the Public Safety Act (PSA) case against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik marks a significant victory for the party and a vindication of Malik's legal challenge. Malik, the AAP's J&K unit president, was detained under the stringent PSA last year, accused of disturbing public order. His arrest and subsequent detention left his constituency without representation, a point strongly argued by his legal team.

The legal battle was arduous, with Malik's counsel and the AAP spokesperson Appu Singh Salathia highlighting the "tough journey" but ultimate triumph. The court's quashing of the PSA order, reserved after arguments concluded in December and February, signifies that the legal merits of Malik's petition prevailed. The MLA had also sought compensation for his detention, stemming from an FIR filed against him for alleged abusive language towards the Doda district commissioner.

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The high court on Monday quashed the PSA of Mehraj Malik. We have won the case.

This ruling underscores the importance of due process and the right to legal recourse, even for individuals detained under security acts. For the AAP in Jammu and Kashmir, it represents a boost, demonstrating their capacity to fight legal battles and secure justice for their elected officials. The focus now shifts to Malik's release and his return to serving his constituency, which has been without its representative for an extended period.

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It was a tough journey for all of us but we have won. Advocate Rahul Pant and other members of the team fought the case on merits.