Jammu: Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik, centre, being welcomed after his release from Kathua jail following the quashing of his detention under the Public Safety Act by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, in Jammu. (PTI Photo) AAP MLA from Doda (East), Mehraj Malik, was Tuesday released from Kathua district jail after nearly eight months following a J&K high court order quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).His family and supporters hailed the court order as a “victory of truth”, while the legislator thanked the judiciary and his supporters, and resolved to continue fighting for the people.On Monday, Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani set aside the detention order issued by Doda deputy commissioner, holding it to be legally unsustainable and based on “non-application of mind”. Malik, AAP’s J&K unit president and lone legislator in the UT, had been detained under PSA on Sept 8 last year on charges of disturbing public order.Malik’s family members, supporters and partymen, including Delhi MLA Imran Hussain, were present outside the jail to welcome him. As he came out after completing the formalities, they garlanded him, shouted slogans and danced to the beats of dholak. “Truth always prevails. The one above is watching everything,” his father Shammas Din said.Malik had filed a habeas corpus petition in HC on Sept 24, 2025, challenging his detention and seeking Rs 5 crore as compensation. The court had reserved its order on Feb 23.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123PhotostoriesFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boring10 powerful signs you’re highly emotionally mature, according to psychologyStep inside cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ₹5.38 crore stylish Mumbai residence123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap
AAP MLA from Doda (East), Mehraj Malik, was Tuesday released from Kathua district jail after nearly eight months following a J&K high court order quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).His family and supporters hailed the court order as a “victory of truth”, while the legislator thanked the judiciary and his supporters, and resolved to continue fighting for the people.On Monday, Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani set aside the detention order issued by Doda deputy commissioner, holding it to be legally unsustainable and based on “non-application of mind”. Malik, AAP’s J&K unit president and lone legislator in the UT, had been detained under PSA on Sept 8 last year on charges of disturbing public order.Malik’s family members, supporters and partymen, including Delhi MLA Imran Hussain, were present outside the jail to welcome him. As he came out after completing the formalities, they garlanded him, shouted slogans and danced to the beats of dholak. “Truth always prevails. The one above is watching everything,” his father Shammas Din said.Malik had filed a habeas corpus petition in HC on Sept 24, 2025, challenging his detention and seeking Rs 5 crore as compensation. The court had reserved its order on Feb 23.
