Mrs. Rengamani v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition seeking custody of a 15-year-old minor daughter involved in an alleged child marriage case, the Madras High Court closed the petition upon finding the child in the custody of the Child Welfare Committee, directing the petitioner to approach for visiting rights.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is closed; the petitioner may approach the District Collector for visiting rights.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2016 CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN
W.P.(MD)No.2813 of 2016
Mrs.Rengamani
... Petitioner
Vs.
- The District Collector, Trichy District.
- The District Social Welfare Officer,
Trichy District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.01.2016 and to hand over the custody of her minor daughter viz., Sumithra aged 15 to the petitioner.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking custody of a minor child involved in child marriage requires adjudication when the child is in the custody of the Child Welfare Committee.
Whether the petitioner can be permitted visiting rights after the child's placement in an ashram.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Mrs. Rengamani
- respondent
The District Collector, Trichy District
- respondent
The District Social Welfare Officer, Trichy District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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