S. Balan v. the District Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of a missing 20-year-old girl, the daughter was produced via video conferencing. She alleged forced marriage and stated she is living with a friend. Finding she is not in illegal custody, the court closed the petition.
What did the court decide?
Petition stands closed as the petitioner's daughter is not in illegal custody.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22.07.2021
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Honourable Mr. Justice R.PONGIAPPAN H.C.P.No.1082 of 2021
S.Balan, S/o.Subramani, 101, Anandan Nagar Main Road, Periyaagamedu, Sadupperi, Vellore District.
.. Petitioner/Father of Detenue
Vs.
1.The District Superintendent of Police, Vellore District, Vellore.
2.The Inspector of Police, Ariyoor Police Station, Vellore District. .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the 2nd respondent herein to produce the body of the petitioner's daughter Sangeetha, aged about 20 years, daughter of Balan, before this Court and set her at liberty.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vignesh
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus to direct the respondent police to produce the daughter.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Balan
- respondent
District Superintendent of Police, Vellore District
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Ariyoor Police Station
Coram
Case details
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