Dismissed

Lalit Mohan v. the Commissioner of Police and Ors.

Delhi HC29 Jan 2024W.P.(CRL)/294/2024

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Petitioner sought writ of Habeas Corpus regarding alleged illegal detention and kidnapping of his minor child. Court found child safe with mother via status report. Petition dismissed; liberty granted to approach Family Court for custody.

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Writ of Habeas Corpus dismissed; no order passed restraining respondents as child found safe with mother.

Lalit Mohan Vs the Commissioner of Police and… — Child Custody and Guardianship | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(CRL) 294/2024 & CRL.M.A. 2663/2024

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LALIT MOHAN ..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Sunil Satyarthi with Ms. Archisha Satyarthi, Advocates.

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versus

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THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) with Ms. Priyam Agarwal, Mr. Abhinav Arya and Mr. Ashish Kaushik, Advocates with Inspr. Satbir Singh, PS Subzi Mandi.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN

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O R D E R % 29.01.2024

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1. Present petition has been filed seeking following prayer:-

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“In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the present case, it is prayed that from this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction, thereby directing the respondents to production of the minor child of the petitioner namely xxx, who is being illegally detained/kidnapped by the Respondent Nos. 3 to 10 and also issue other appropriate order restraining the respondents specially Respondent Nos. 3 to 5 from selling, giving up for adoption the minor child.”

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Issue notice. Mr. Sanjay Lao, learned Standing Counsel accepts

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W.P.(CRL) 294/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/07/2025 at 04:23:42

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notice on behalf of State. Learned Standing Counsel has produced the status report dated 29.01.2024.

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The same is taken on record.

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As per the status report, the alleged missing child of the petitioner is with her mother only.

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The mother and child have also been contacted and their photo has been shared through Whatsapp.

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Copy of status report has been supplied to learned counsel for the petitioner for his information. Such report clearly depicts that child in question is safe and with her mother only.

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In view of the above, no further order is required to be passed in the present petition. The petition is disposed of accordingly.

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Petitioner would, however, be at liberty to take steps before the Family Court, if desirous of seeking custody or visitation rights of his Child.

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SURESH KUMAR KAIT, J

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MANOJ JAIN, J

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JANUARY 29, 2024 st

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W.P.(CRL) 294/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/07/2025 at 04:23:42

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