K.Saravanan v. the State Rep. by the
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What is this about?
In this Habeas Corpus petition, the father sought production of his daughter who had allegedly eloped. The Court closed the petition, directing the Deputy Superintendent of Police to monitor the EWS case investigation and secure the girl's production before a Magistrate.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hosur to monitor the investigation and keep the petitioner informed of developments.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.01.2021
Coram
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Hon'ble Mr. Justice V.SIVAGNANAM
H.C.P. No. 2542 of 2020
K.Saravanan .. Petitioner .Vs.
- The State Rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station, Krishnagiri District. 3.Jegadeesan 4.Ashokan 5.Sumathi .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing respondents 1 and 2 to produce the person and body of the petitioner's daughter S.Sabeena, age 23 years, D/o.Saravanan, before this Court and set her at liberty.
For Petitioner : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondents: Mr.R.Prathap Kumar,
Addl. Public Prosecutor for R1 & R2 No appearance for R3 to R5
Seeking a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to produce the petitioner's daughter S.Sabeena, age 23 years, D/o.Saravanan, before this Court and to set her at liberty, the present habeas corpus petition has been filed by the father of the detenue.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether an order under Article 226 directing police to produce a missing person and monitor the investigation when the girl has eloped is legally sustainable.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Saravanan
- respondent
State Rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station
- respondent
Jegadeesan
- respondent
Ashokan
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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