Habeas corpus writ petition seeking production of Ms. Nazia, who appeared in person and stated she wished to reside with the petitioner but apprehended threats from her family. Court directed sharing of SHO/Beat Constable contact numbers for protection and disposed of the petition.
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.....Petitioner Through: Mr.Amit Kumar Singh & Mr.Akhilesh Kumar, Advs. with petitioner present in person.
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
.....Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) with Mr.Abhinav Kr. Arya & Mr.Aryan Sachdeva, Advs. with Insp. Shailender and SI Anil Kumar, PS Okhla Industrial Area, along with Ms.Nazia present in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA O R D E R % 16.04.2026
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before us in person. We have interacted with her in detail. We have also interacted with the petitioner. Ms. Nazia has stated that she wishes to go along with the petitioner and reside with him. From the interaction, we could also gather that she apprehends that her decision will not be accepted by her family members and that she feels threatened by them.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J
APRIL 16, 2026/ rv/pb
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of habeas corpus should be issued to produce Ms. Nidhi @ Nazia and whether she should be allowed to reside with the petitioner.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Vimal
State NCT of Delhi
Ms. Nidhi @ Nazia
Navin Chawla
Ravinder Dudeja
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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