Priya v. the State Rep.by
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas Corpus petition filed by a sister seeking production of her brother, allegedly illegally detained by police. Court observed detention was not illegal and disposed of petition, directing petitioner to work out other remedies.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICIATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.02.2020
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH
and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN
H.C.P.No.204 of 2020
Priya ... Petitioner versus 1.The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Salavakkam Police Station, Kancheepuram District. 2.The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Peerkankaranai Police Station, Kancheepuram District. ... Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the first respondent to produce petitioner's brother Jeevan, aged about 17 years, who is now in the illegal detention and custody of the second respondent herein, before this Court and hand over his custody to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Prathap Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor O R D E R
(Order of this Court was made by R.SUBBIAH,J.)
This Habeas Corpus Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to produce petitioner's brother Jeevan, aged about 17 years, who is now in the illegal detention and custody of the second respondent herein, before this Court and hand over his custody to the petitioner.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the detenu was illegally detained by the police.
Whether the Petitioner is entitled to a Writ of Habeas Corpus to produce her brother before the Court.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Priya
- respondent
The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Salavakkam Police Station, Kancheepuram District
- respondent
The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Peerkankaranai Police Station, Kancheepuram District
Coram
Case details
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