Shankar v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of a 17-year-old missing minor employee, the High Court noted that the detenu was produced by the police, confirmed her absence was voluntary due to parental scolding, and expressed willingness to return with her parents, leading to the closure of the petition.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 13.03.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN
AND
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR
HCP.No.429 of 2019
Shankar
..Petitioner
vs.
The Inspector of Police, Kallakuruchi Police Station, Villupuram District. ..Respondents
Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of habeas corpus directing the respondent herein to produce the body and person of the detenu by name Sneha, aged about 17 years, daughter of Shankar before this Court and hand over to the petitioner.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a habeas corpus petition should be disposed of when the minor detenu has been traced and expressed willingness to return to her parents.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shankar
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Kallakuruchi Police Station, Villupuram District
Coram
M. Sathyanananan
Case details
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