Held that the petitioner's husband could not be confined in a de-addiction centre against his wishes. Upon his statement desiring release, the Court granted liberty to the husband to accompany the petitioner and disposed of the Habeas Corpus petition.
Husband of the petitioner, present in Court, is at liberty to go with the petitioner.
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COMMISSIONER OF POLICE & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Ms. Priyam Agarwal, Adv. for Mr. Sanjay Lao, Adv. with Insp. G.R. Meena and SI Sandeep, PS Swaroop Nagar.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIBHU BAKHRU HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE TARA VITASTA GANJU
O R D E R % 19.02.2024
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VIBHU BAKHRU, J
TARA VITASTA GANJU, J
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a husband can be lawfully confined in an addiction centre against his will.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to Release on Habeas Corpus for her husband confined against his wishes.
PRIYNAKA PRAVEEN
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
VIBHU BAKHRU
TARA VITASTA GANJU
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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