Vinith Baid v. Union of India Rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
In this habeas corpus petition, the High Court sought to direct the deportation of Harshita Baid from Dhaka. After a video conference where Harshita confirmed voluntary conversion and marriage but raised fears of handler influence, the Court held it could not order extradition. The petition was closed with no further direction.
What did the court decide?
None granted; the Habeas Corpus Petition was closed without ordering extradition.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.02.2021
Coram The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Honourable Mr. Justice V.SIVAGNANAM
H.C.P. No.49 of 2021
Vinith Baid .. Petitioner
Vs.
1.Union of India,
Rep. by the Secretary to Ministry of External Affairs,
South Block, New Delhi – 110011.
2.The Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs,
North Block, New Delhi – 110001.
3.National Investigation Agency,
Rep. by its Director,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
4.The Commissioner of Police, Chennai
No.132, Commissioner Office Building,
EVK Sampath Road, Vepery,
Periyamet, Chennai – 600007.
5.The Inspector of Police,
Central Crime Branch, Chennai
Vepery, Chennai – 600007. .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the respondents to deport and produce the body of my daughter Ms.Harshita Baid, aged 24 years, presently at Dhaka, Bangladesh and set her at liberty.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Chakravarthy for C.R.Associates For Respondents: Mrs.S.P.Arthi [R1 & R2] Central Government Standing Counsel Mr.R.Karthikeyan Special Public Prosecutor [R3] Mr.R.Prathap Kumar [R4 & R5] Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court can issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the deportation and extradition of a minor's or adult's daughter from Bangladesh to India upon condition of her consent.
Whether the Court should order the extradition of Harshita Baid given her statement of conversion and marriage abroad and the influence of her handlers.
Whether the matter was disposed of after conducting a video conference with the individual in custody.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Vinith Baid
- respondent
Union of India
- respondent
National Investigation Agency
- respondent
The Secretary to Ministry of External Affairs
- respondent
The Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs
- respondent
Case details
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