P.Thangavel, v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition hearing where the petitioner was absent, the Court noted the respondent's submission that the detenu had been produced before the Magistrate and custody was handed over to the parents, thereby closing the petition.
What did the court decide?
Habeas corpus petition closed after respondent submitted detenu produced to Magistrate.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATE : 02.07.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE S.VIMALA
AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM
H.C.P. NO. 1258 OF 2018
P.Thangavel .. Petitioner
- Vs - 1. The Superintendent of Police Erode District, Erode. 2. The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station Bhavani, Erode District. 3. Jothibasu .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a writ of habeas corpus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to produce the petitioner's daughter, viz., Miss. Devika, D/o.Thangavel aged about 17 years, before this Hon’ble Court and hand her over to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents: Mr. R.Prathap Kumar, APP for RR-1 & 2
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
P.Thangavel
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police Erode District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station Bhavani
- respondent
Jothibasu
Coram
Case details
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