In a writ petition for habeas corpus, the petitioner sought to produce her adult daughter. Ms. Anjali Kumari confirmed she left voluntarily but wished to return. The court held that as she is a major entitled to self-residence choices, no further orders were needed.
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA
O R D E R
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NAVIN CHAWLA, J
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J
MAY 22, 2026/Arya/ik
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant habeas corpus direction to produce the daughter.
Whether the daughter, being a major, is entitled to choose her place of residence.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Deep Shikha Devi
The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
Ms. Anjali Kumari
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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