A habeas corpus writ petition seeking production of a petitioner's minor son who had gone missing was disposed of after the minor returned home and no foul play was alleged. The court also quashed the FIR registered at Police Station Jamia Nagar regarding the disappearance.
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.....Petitioner Through: Mr.Mohd.Azam Ansari, Mr.Afjal Ansari, Advs. with petitioner and the minor son.
versus
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA
O R D E R % 21.05.2026
for the State that no allegations of any foul play have been made by
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the minor son of the petitioner.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J
MAY 21, 2026/Arya/ik
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the minor son of the petitioner, reported missing, could be produced via a habeas corpus writ.
Whether the FIR relating to the minor's disappearance should stand quashed once the minor has returned.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
X minor through his father Istiyak
State of NCT of Delhi
Others (respondents)
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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