Representing the state, Additional Advocate General Harpreet Singh Ruprah and government counsel Manas Mani Verma submitted that a previous petition filed by Razzaq’s wife, Sabina Begum, challenging his detention had been withdrawn on July 8, 2025. They contended that the current petition fails to specify the legal basis of detention being challenged and therefore should not be entertained. The state further argued that if relief is sought, the accused should pursue a regular bail application rather than file a fresh petition of this nature.

The plea alleges that action against Razzaq under the National Security Act was motivated by business rivalry and taken at the behest of former minister and legislator Sanjay Pathak. The court had earlier directed that Pathak’s name be disclosed publicly on October 31, after which notice was issued to him. Pathak has denied the allegations, stating he has no connection with the detention proceedings.

Counsel for the petitioner, senior advocate Mohammad Ali along with advocate Sharik Aqeel Farooqui, sought time to respond to the state’s objections. Accepting the request, the bench granted time for filing a reply and deferred further proceedings.

Legal observers say the court’s decision on maintainability could determine whether the matter proceeds on merits or is dismissed at a preliminary stage. The case has drawn attention because it involves preventive detention provisions, which allow authorities to hold individuals without trial under specific circumstances, subject to judicial review.

The High Court is expected to consider both procedural validity and substantive claims during the next hearing. Any ruling on admissibility may set the course for subsequent arguments on legality of detention and alleged misuse of statutory powers.