Usha, Aged 40 Years, v. the State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
In this habeas corpus petition, the mother sought the production of her 17-year-old daughter alleging kidnapping by the second respondent. The Court observed that frequent occurrences suggested elopement rather than kidnapping and closed the petition, directing intimation if the victim's whereabouts were traced during investigation.
What did the court decide?
Petition closed with direction to intamate petitioner if victim traced during investigation.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03.07.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE S.VIMALA
AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM
H.C.P.No.1148 of 2018
Usha .. Petitioner
Versus
1.The State rep. by
The Inspector of Police,
Baluchettychatram Police Station, Kanchipuram District.
2.Pasupathy .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ of habeas corpus should be granted to secure the production of a minor girl alleged to have been kidnapped or having eloped.
Whether the petitioner mother is entitled to immediate production of her daughter despite allegations of frequent missing incidents suggesting elopement.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Usha
- respondent
1. The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Baluchettychatram Police Station, Kanchipuram District
- respondent
2. Pasupathy
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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