C.Saravanan, v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition seeking to produce a minor daughter and transfer her custody to the petitioner, the Court, upon verifying the status of the detained minor, found she wished to continue with her parents. The petition was thus closed. The Court granted custody to the parents during an interim inquiry.
What did the court decide?
The habeas corpus petition is closed. The Court notes the detenue's willingness to stay with her parents.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATE : 05.07.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE S.VIMALA AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM
H.C.P. NO. 1294 OF 2018
C.Saravanan .. Petitioner
- Vs -
1. The Inspector of Police
Gudiyatham Taluk Police Station
Vellore District.
2. The Dy. Superintendent of Police
Gudiyatham, Vellore District.
3. R.Rajesh .. Respondents
Petition filed for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus directing the respondents to produce the petitioner's minor daughter, S.Vaishnavi, aged 15 years, before this Court and hand over custody of her to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr. K.G.Vipra Narayanan
For Respondents: Mr. R.Prathap Kumar, APP
ORDER
(DELIVERED BY DR. S.VIMALA, J.)
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the custody of his minor daughter who expressed willingness to reside with her parents.
Whether the habeas corpus petition should be allowed to assume custody of the minor child.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
C. Saravanan
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Taluk Police Station, Vellore District
- respondent
Dy. Superintendent of Police, Gudiyatham, Vellore District
- respondent
R. Rajesh
Coram
Case details
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