K.Jayakumar, Aged 42 Years, v. the State Rep by Its
Case brief
What is this about?
Petition filed for habeas corpus to produce wife and minor children detained by police. Court noted wife produced and eligible for legal aid. Directs Legal Services Authority to assist party in pending divorce suit. Closes petition directing parties to Family Court.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.03.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM
and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR
H.C.P.No.1373 of 2017
K.Jayakumar S/o.Kannan
... Petitioner
-Vs-
State represented by its The Inspector of Police, Vellore South Police Station, Vellore District. ... Respondent
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus, to produce the body, wife of the petitioner E.Anitha, aged about 32 and his children, namely Swedhra, now aged 10 years and Tarisha, now aged about 8 years and set them at liberty forthwith.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Chandramohan For Respondent : Mr.R.Pratap Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor ***** ORDER
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Warrant for production of wife and minor children under habeas corpus petition be issued.
Whether District Legal Services Authorities should be directed to assist the detenue.
Whether rights of parties should be determined by Family Court instead of this Court.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Jayakumar
- respondent
State represented by Inspector of Police
Coram
C.T.Selvam
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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