Shanthi v. State Rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Habeas Corpus petition challenging a detention order under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982, the Court closed the proceeding after the Government revoked the detention order via G.O.Rt.No.1772 dated 15.04.2021, deeming further relief unnecessary.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26.07.2021
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH
and
The Honourable Mr. Justice R.PONGIAPPAN
H.C.P.No.255 of 2021
Shanthi ...Petitioner / Mother of the detenue
Vs.
1.The Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.
2.The District Collector and District Magistrate, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi.
3.The Superintendent of Police,
O/o.Superintendent Office,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether this Court should issue a writ of Habeas Corpus to produce the detenu before the Court and set him at liberty given that the order of detention has been revoked by the Government.
Whether the High Court should quash the impugned detention order as illegal.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shanthi
- respondent
Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department
- respondent
District Collector and District Magistrate, Kallakurichi
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi
- respondent
Superintendent of Central Prison, Cuddalore
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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