Ashok Kumar Jatav v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi HC W.P.(CRL) 1603/2026, decided 25.05.2026 by Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja JJ. Habeas corpus writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 BNSS 2023 by father Ashok Kumar Jatav (counsel Himanshi Soni, proxy) against Govt. of NCT of Delhi (Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel; Abhinav Kumar, Adv.), seeking production of his missing daughter Ms. 'X' (missing since 13.04.2026). Daughter Komal Jatav appeared and stated she married Shivam voluntarily and wishes to reside with her husband; petition disposed off; no writ issued; no adjudication on merits.
What did the court decide?
Pursuant to notice, the petitioner's daughter (Ms. Komal Jatav) appeared and stated that she had married Mr. Shivam on her own will and volition and wished to reside with her husband; keeping this in view, the Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition without issuing the writ or making any finding on merits.