Andhra Pradesh High Court – Amravati
Dayala Ajay Naidu vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh on 22 May, 2026
APHC010265422026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI [3573]
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
FRIDAY, THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF MAY
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE BALAJI MEDAMALLI
WRIT PETITION NO: 13930/2026
Between:
1. DAYALA AJAY NAIDU, S/O. VIJAYA NAIDU, AGED 32 YEARS, OCC
SECRETARY, HOLY ZION CSI CHURCH, BAPULAPADU, R/O. D. NO.
4-167, KS TALKIES ROAD, BAPULAPADU MANDAL, HANUMAN
JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT.
2. KHAMBHARP NAVEEN BABU,, S/O. KAMBHAM VIJAYA BABU AGED
36 YARS, OCCTREASURER, HOLY ZION CSI CHURCH
BAPULAPADU R/O. D. NO. 4-167, KS TALKIES ROAD,
BAPULAPADU MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT.
...PETITIONER(S)
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY THE PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY, HOME DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDII AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522238
2. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, POLICE HEADQUARTERS,
MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-522502
3. 3 THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, KRISHNA DISTRICT,
MACHILIPATNAM-521001
4. 4 THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, THE HANUMAN JUNCTION
POLICE STATION, HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-
521301 MANDAL HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-
521105.
5. THE HOLY ZION CSI, CHURCH REP BY ITS PRIEST, BAPULAPADU
VILLAGE AND MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION KRISHNA
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DISTRICT-521105
6. DASARI VENKATA KRISHNA RAO, S/O. VENKATA RATNAM, AGED
ABOUT 50 YEARS, R/O D.NO 3-113, NEAR KARUNYA CHURCH,
BAPULAPADU VILLAGE
7. DAYALA SRINIVASA RAO, S/O ADAM, AGED 54 YEARS, R/O D.NO
4-147, K S TALKIES ROAD BAPULAPADU VILLAGE MANDAL,
HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-521105.
8. KODURI JOHN RATNAM, S/O PRABHUDAS, AGED ABOUT 55
YEARS, R/O D.NO 3-66, K S TALKIES ROAD, BAPULAPADU
VILLAGE MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-
521105.
9. KODURI SUREKHA RANI, W/O JOHN RATNAM, AGED ABOUT 50
YEARS, R/O D.NO 3-66, K S TALKIES ROAD, BAPULAPADU
VILLAGE MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-
521105.
10. DASARI SUJATHA, W/O DASARI VENKATA KRISHNA RAO, AGED
53 YEARS, R/O D. NO. 3-113, NEAR KARUNYA CHURCH,
BAPULAPADU VILLAGE MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION,
KRISHNA DISTRICT.
11. POTHURAJU VIJAYA KUMARI, W/O RAMAYYA (LATE), AGED
ABOUT 55 YEARS, R/O D.NO3-74/1, K.S TALKIES ROAD,
BAPULAPADU VILLAGE MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION,
KRISHNA DISTRICT-521105.
12. REMAIN PAUL JEEVA RATNAM, S/O YOHANU, AGED ABOUT 40
YEARS, D.NO 4-140/B, K.S TALKIES ROAD BAPULAPADU
VILLAGE MANDAL, HANUMAN JUNCTION, KRISHNA DISTRICT-
521105
...RESPONDENT(S):
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent No. 4 / Station
House Officer in not taking action on the Petitioners Representation/Report
dated 04.05.2026 submitted for taking necessary action against the
Respondent No. 6 to 12 as illegal, arbitrary, caprjcious and contrary to the
provisions of BNSS and violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under
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the Articles 14, 21, 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India and consequently
direct the 4th respondent to take necessary action on the Petitioners
Representation/Report dated 04.05.2026 and pass
IA NO: 1 OF 2026
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
direct the Respondent No. 4/ Station House Officer to Provide Police
Protection by considering the Petitioner's Representation/Report dated
04.05.2026 pending disposal of the above writ petition in the interest of justice
and pass
Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. PENUMAKA VENKATA RAO
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR HOME
The Court made the following:
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE BALAJI MEDAMALLI
WRIT PETITION NO: 13930 of 2026
ORDER:
The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
seeking the following relief:
“…to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent No. 4 /
Station House Officer in not taking action on the Petitioners
Representation/Report dated 04.05.2026 submitted for taking
necessary action against the Respondent No. 6 to 12 as illegal,
arbitrary, capricious and contrary to the provisions of BNSS and violation
of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Articles 14, 21, 25 and
26 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the 4th
respondent to take necessary action on the Petitioners
Representation/Report dated 04.05.2026 …”
2. Heard Mr. Penumaka Venkata Rao, learned counsel for the Petitioners
and Mr. P. Ajay Babu, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home.
3. Mr. Penumaka Venkata Rao, learned counsel for the Petitioners,
submits that the Petitioners filed a Representation dated 04.05.2026 before
the Station House Officer, Hanuman Junction Police Station, Krishna District,
alleging that a group of outsiders and non-church members entered the
church premises on 26.04.2026 and 03.05.2026 and created disturbance in
the Church Administration, and claimed authority over the said Church. The
Petitioners asserts that they are the elected members of the Triennium
Committee (2025-2028) and that disputes have arisen regarding transfer of
Church Administration and Committee Control. It is alleged that the said group
forcibly took charge of the Church, attempted to enter the premises and
threatened the Petitioners with dire consequences. As such, the Petitioners
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sought police intervention to safeguard the rights of the elected Church
Committee. Hence, the Writ Petition.
4. Mr. P. Ajay Babu, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home, on
written instructions, submits that the representation dated 04.05.2026 was
duly entered in the Station General Diary and upon enquiry, it was found that
the grievance relates to Church Administration and Committee Control. A civil
Suit vide O.S.No.139 of 2026 is pending on the file of the learned Civil Judge
(Junior Division), Nuzvid, seeking permanent injunction restraining
Respondents Nos.6 to 9, 11 and 12 from obstructing the plaintiff in attending
the Holy Zion Church at Bapulapadu. Since the dispute pertains to Church
Administration, which is civil in nature, and as the issue is pending
adjudication before the competent Civil Court, the police expressed their
inability to take further action in that regard.
5. However, learned counsel for the Petitioners submits that interference
by Respondents, who are non-church members, is creating a law and order
problem in the locality.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, in the event of any
law and order problem, the Respondent Police are directed to initiate
appropriate action to deal with the situation, if any cognizable offence is
committed by any of the members or groups, and it is left open to the Police to
take appropriate legal action, in accordance with the law, with a view to
maintain public peace and tranquillity in the said locality.
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7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as
to costs.
As a sequel thereto, interlocutory applications, if any, pending shall
stand closed.
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JUSTICE BALAJI MEDAMALLI
Date: 22.05.2026
PRA/SA
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE BALAJI MEDAMALLI
WRIT PETITION NO: 13930 of 2026
Date: 22.05.2026
PRA/SA
