Tmt.Vijaya v. the State Rep by
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What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her married adult daughter, the Court produced the detenue who expressed willingness to remain with her husband. The Court permitted the detenue to go with her husband and closed the petition.
What did the court decide?
The detenue was permitted to go with her husband, and the habeas corpus petition stands closed.
What the court decided
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In the High Court of Judicature at Madras
Dated: 5.2.2015
Coram:
The Hon'ble Mr.Justice M.Jaichandren and The Hon'ble Mrs.Justice Aruna Jagadeesan
H.C.P. No.85 of 2015
Vijaya
.. Petitioner
vs.
1.State, rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram Dist, Villupuram.
2.The Inspector of Police, Manalurpettai Police Station, Villupuram Dist.
3.Ariya @ Suriya Pragash
4.Shagila
5.Ravi
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a major detenue can be permitted to live with her husband against the wishes of her parents in a habeas corpus petition.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the custody of a married major detenue.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Vijaya
- respondent
State, rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram Dist
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Manalurpettai Police Station, Villupuram Dist
- respondent
Ariya @ Suriya Pragash
- respondent
Shagila
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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