Palanichamy v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Habeas Corpus petition filed by a father seeking production of his adult daughter, the High Court noted she had left home due to family harassment, was working elsewhere, and expressed unwillingness to accompany her father. The court closed the petition accordingly.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petition is closed as the adult detenu expressed unwillingness to be produced with her father.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 19.11.2018
CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI H.C.P.(MD)No.1636 of 2018
Palanichamy ... Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.
- The Inspector of Police, Palani Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District.
- The Sub Inspector of Police, Palani Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Habeas Corpus Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus directing the respondents to produce the body or peron of the detenu viz., Nagavalli, D/o. Palanisamy, aged about 25 years, produce her before this Court and set her at liberty.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a Habeas Corpus petition can be closed when a major detenu expresses unwillingness to be produced with her father.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Palanichamy
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Palani Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District
- respondent
The Sub Inspector of Police, Palani Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District
Coram
Case details
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