Susheela v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking habeas corpus for her minor daughter Srikala, who was allegedly detained and missing. During hearing, the respondent produced the detenue via video conference, stating she is with parents.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petition has been closed as the detenue was produced and stated she is with her parents.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 19.07.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN
H.C.P.No.747 of 2021
Susheela,
W/o.Panchanathan
...Petitioner
versus
- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Udayarpalayam Police Station, Ariyalur District. ... Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the respondents to produce the body of the detune minor Srikala, daughter of Panchanathan, aged about 17 years, before this Court (missing from 06.04.2021) and handover to the petitioner.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Writ of Habeas Corpus should be issued to produce the minor detenu Srikala and handover her custody to the petitioner.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Susheela W/o.Panchanathan
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Udayarpalayam Police Station, Ariyalur District
Coram
Case details
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