Basant, J.

1. This petition is filed by the petitioner for a writ of habeas corpus to direct release of her husband, Ramesh(hereinafter referred to as the detenu) who is detained as per an order dated 20/2/2010 passed by the second respondent under Section 3 of the Kerala Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act (hereinafter referred to as the KAAPA).

2. The impugned order of detention(Ext.P1) was passed by the second respondent on the basis of a report (Ext.P4) submitted by the third respondent to the second respondent under Section 3(1) of the KAAPA. The second respondent in turn had received Ext.P5 report from his subordinate requesting him to initiate action under the KAAPA against the detenu. In execution of Ext.P1 order, the detenu was arrested on 22/2/2010. Order of approval (Ext.P6) under Section 3(3) of the KAPPA and the order of confirmation (Ext.P9) under Section 10(4) of the KAAPA have already been passed. The detenu thus continues in custody from 22/2/2010 and the period of detention authorised under Ext.P9 obliges him to continue in custody till 22/8/2010.

3. The detenu is proceeded against on the allegation that he is a known goonda. He is allegedly an abka