K.v.Velumani v. Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition for habeas corpus filed regarding the petitioner's missing adult daughter. Alleged missing girl was previously the subject of a High Court order directing police supervision. During the current hearing, it was submitted that the girl had been secured and handed over to the father, leading to the closure of the petition.
What did the court decide?
Closure of the habeas corpus petition upon verification that the missing person was recovered and handed over to the petitioner.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.10.2021
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Honourable Mrs. Justice S.SRIMATHY
H.C.P.No.1534 of 2021
K.V.Velumani
...Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District,
- The Inspector of Police, Saibaba Colony Police Station, Coimbatore District, Crime No.416/2021. ...Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the 2nd respondent to produce the daughter of the petitioner viz., Nandhini, aged about 17 years, before this Court and hand over to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.I.C.Vasudevan
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Petition under Article 226 for habeas corpus to secure the whereabouts of the petitioner's missing daughter.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.V. Velumani
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore District
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Saibaba Colony Police Station
Coram
Case details
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