S.Karthikeyan, M/a 46 Yrs, v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking the production of his detained daughter and granddaughter, the Court found that the daughter left voluntarily and resides elsewhere. The Additional Public Prosecutor submitted there was no illegal detention, leading to the closure of the petition.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.07.2019
Coram
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M.SUNDRESH and The Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.NIRMAL KUMAR
H.C.P.No.523 of 2018
S.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Superintendent of Police (North) Mettupalayam, Pondicherry.
- 2.The Station House Officer Thanvanthiri Nagar Police Station, Pondicherry.
Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of habeas corpus, to direct the respondents to produce the petitioner's daugther Mrs.Shabna, aged about 23 years old and the petitioner's 2nd granddaughter aged about 2 years old, before this Court and set her at liberty.
For Petitioner .. No Appearance
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to grant a writ of habeas corpus for the production of the petitioner's daughter before the Court.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Karthikeyan
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police (North) Mettupalayam, Pondicherry
- respondent
The Station House Officer Thanvanthiri Nagar Police Station, Pondicherry
Coram
Case details
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