Disposed

Vasantha v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC23 Mar 2017CRL OP(MD)/2549/2017

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This court disposed of a petition filed by two petitioners under Section 482 CrPC seeking a direction to the respondent not to harass them under the guise of enquiry, conceding the potential risks involved regarding their custody of a minor child.

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Disposing of the petition without making any substantive order regarding the non-harassment direction sought, noting the potential risks involved regarding the child's welfare.

Vasantha Vs the Inspector of Police — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 23.03.2017

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH

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Crl.O.P.(MD) No.2549 of 2017

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Vasantha

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Rakku

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... Petitioners

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-vs-

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State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Thilagar Thidal Police Station, Madurai City. ... Respondent

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Prayer: Petition filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry without due process of law.

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For Petitioners : Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.K.Anbarasan Govt. Advocate (Crl.Side)

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O R D E R

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This petition has been filed to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry without due process of law.

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Today, the petitioners are present and they have brought the female child, namely, Janani and handed her over to her father Thangapandi. It is the apprehension of the petitioners that Thangapandi will leave the child with his sisters and go abroad for good.

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However, Thangapandi stated that he has quit his job and has now settled in India and he himself will take care of his daughter.

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In the event of Thangapandi not properly taking care of his daughter, it is always open to the petitioners to approach the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ concerned Court, seeking guardianship of the child. As and when the petitioners want to see the child, they are at liberty to visit the

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child after due intimation to Thangapandi. The petitioners shall not try to unnecessarily harass Thangapandi and try to take away the child by force.

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With the above observation, this petition is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar (AD-II)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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To:

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The Inspector of Police, Thilagar Thidal Police Station, Madurai City.

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The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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1 CC TO Mr.D.RAMESH KUMAR, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 17429 AR

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TE/KP : 17/04/2017 : 2P/4C

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.2549 of 2017

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23.03.2017

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Vasantha v. the Inspector of Police

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