S.Kavitha v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Madras disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother to secure her minor daughter. The petitioner sought the production of her daughter who was in illegal custody. The court noted the detenue was secured and delivered a child, recording that the petition stands closed.
What did the court decide?
The court recorded that the detenue was secured and delivered a baby, and that the habeas corpus petition stands closed.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18.11.2021
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Honourable Mrs. Justice R.HEMALATHA
H.C.P.No.1313 of 2021
S.Kavitha ... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.
- 2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.
3.Kannadasan @ Chittas ... Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to produce the body of the petitioner's minor daughter Suriya, aged 17 years, who is under the illegal custody of the 3rd respondent and hand over the custody of minor girl S.Suriya, aged 17 years, to the petitioner herein.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to close the habeas corpus petition filed to secure the custody of the petitioner's minor daughter.
Whether to direct the production of the detenue after she has been secured and delivered a child.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Kavitha
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Krishnagiri
- respondent
Kannadasan @ Chittas
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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