Petitioner sought leave to withdraw a writ petition with liberty to approach competent court regarding alleged illegal custody of persons in Uttar Pradesh, whereupon the court granted leave and dismissed the present petition.
Leave granted to withdraw the petition; petitioner now free to approach competent court.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
GITIKA SONI ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Pawan Reley, Mr. Sajal Awasthi, Mr. Vishal Soni and Ms. Vaishali Pandian, Advocates along with petitioner in person. versus STATE & ORS. ..... Respondents Through Mr. Ashish Dutta, APP for Mr. Rahul Mehra, Standing Counsel (Criminal) for GNCTD with Insp. Krishan Mumar and SI Gajender, PS Chhawla.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE I.S.MEHTA O R D E R % 15.01.2020
After some arguments, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw this petition with liberty to institute an appropriate proceeding, in accordance with law, by approaching the competent Court having territorial jurisdiction over the subject matter; in view of the stated position that Mr. Sonu Verma, Mr. Himanshu Verma and Mr. Madhur Verma are alleged to be in the illegal custody/confinement of Station House Officer, Nauchandi, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh-250003.
Leave and liberty granted.
The present petition is dismissed as withdrawn and disposed of
accordingly.
Needless to state that, the SHO of the Police Station Chhawla, District Dwarka, Delhi, shall take necessary action, in accordance with law, in regard to the complaint dated 13.01.2020 , filed by Ms. Geetika Soni, the petitioner, a copy of which is annexed to the present petition as annexure P-2.
SIDDHARTH MRIDUL, J
I.S.MEHTA, J
JANUARY 15, 2020 as
GITIKA SONI
STATE & ORS.
SIDDHARTH MRIDUL
I.S. MEHTA
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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