N.Rajesh, Aged 33 Years, v. the Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court issued a common order closing two habeas corpus petitions filed under Article 226. Upon receiving a fresh status report detailing rescue measures and safety initiatives, the Court directed that the petitions be closed without keeping the matters pending further investigation.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petitions stand closed.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24.09.2019 Coram
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M.SUNDRESH
and
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice RMT. TEEKAA RAMAN
H.C.P. No.1307 of 2018 & H.C.P.No.1991 of 2017
N.Rajesh ... Petitioner in HCP 1307/18 Harikrishnan ... Petitioner in HCP 1991/17
-vs-
1.The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, Vepperi, Chennai 07.
2.The Inspector of Police, D-5 Marina Police Station, Chennai - 05.
... Respondents in HCP 1307/18
1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Commissioner of Police, O/o. the Commissioner of Police, Chennai.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the habeas corpus petitions regarding missing or detained minors should remain open pending further reports.
Whether the fresh status report furnished by the Additional Chief Secretary warrants closure of the petitions.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
N.Rajesh
- petitioner
Harikrishnan
- respondent
Commissioner of Police, Chennai City
- respondent
Inspector of Police, D-5 Marina Police Station
- respondent
State of Tamil Nadu
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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