ORDER :

1. This Habeas Corpus petition is filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for release of his mother Smt. Sankuranthri Ramanjamma @ Anjamma, W/o China Brahmaiah (Late), Age 66 years, R/o Adigoppala (V), Durgi (M), Palnadu District who was detained as per the Detention Order in Proc. No. 65/2023-C1, dated 21.06.2023 passed by 2nd respondent under Section 3(1) and (2) r/w 2(f) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Dacoits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Land Grabbers Act, 1986 (1 of 1986) [for short, ‘the Act 1 of 1986’] and later confirmed by the 1st respondent as per the proceedings in G.O.Rt.No. 1296, General Administration (SC.I) Department, dated 02.07.2023.

2. The detention order dated 21.06.2023 was passed by 2nd respondent on the ground that the detenu was involved in following 3 cases and thus she is a ‘Drug Offender’ within the meaning of Section 2(f) of the Act 1 of 1986 and her activities are prejudicial to the maintenance of public health and public order: