J U D G M E N T

Jobin Sebastian, J.

This writ petition is directed against an order of detention dated

07.11.2025 passed against one Shafeeq (herein after referred to as 'detenu'), under Section 3 (1) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 [KAA(P) Act for the sake of brevity]. The petitioner herein is the wife of the detenu. The said order stands confirmed by the Government vide order dated 23.01.2026, and the detenu has been ordered to be detained for a period of one year with effect from the date of detention.

2. The records reveal that on 21.10.2025, a proposal was submitted by the District Police Chief, Malappuram, the 3rd respondent, seeking initiation of proceedings against the detenu under Section 3 (1) of the KAA(P) Act, before the jurisdictional authority. Altogether, five cases in which the detenu got involved have been considered by the jurisdictional authority for passing the detention order. Out of the said cases, the case registered with respect to the last prejudicial activity against the detenu is Crime No.1131/2025 of Kondotty Police Station, alleging commission of offences punishable under Sections 22 (c) and 29 of the NDPS Act.

3. We heard Sr