Mr. Pushpendra Mohan Kaushal through His Wife Mrs. Rajni Kaushal v. Union of India through the Secretary & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This is an interim single-judge order in a writ petition for habeas corpus concerning the petitioner's husband's alleged illegal detention in Nigeria. The petitioner was absent on two hearings. The Court disposed of the writ based on a consular report received from the Ministry of External Affairs, directing the Union of India to provide consular access and legal representation as per policy.
What did the court decide?
Direction given that the petitioner's husband shall continue to be given consular access and legal representation in Nigeria as per prevalent policy/rules.