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T.Suji v. The Superintendent of Police

Madras HC19 Aug 2021HCP(MD)/126/2021

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What is this about?

In a habeas corpus petition, the petitioner sought the release of her 17-year-old sister who was detained. Finding that the detenue and her parents were willing to take her home, the court ordered the police to hand over custody of the minor to her parents forthwith and closed the petition.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondents to hand over the custody of the minor T.Swetha to her parents forthwith.

T.Suji Vs The Superintendent of Police — Child Custody and Guardianship | Madras HC (2021)

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H.C.P.(MD) No.126 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED :19.08.2021

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR

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H.C.P.(MD) No.126 of 2021

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T.Suji

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.... Petitioner/Sister of the detenue

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-vs-

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The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

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The Inspector of Police, Nachiyarkoil Police Station,

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Thanjavur District.

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(Crime No.42 of 2021)

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of habeas corpus directing the respondents to produce the body or person of the Petitioner's sister T.Swetha, aged 17 years, before this Court and set her at liberty.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Senthil Kumar

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi Standing Counsel for the Govt.

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O R D E R

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[Order of the Court was made by M.DURAISWAMY, J.]

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Pursuant to the order, dated 22.3.2021, the second respondent secured the custody of the detenue by name, T.Swetha, aged 17 years. The detenue was produced before this Court through video-conferencing and her parents namely, Mr.Tamilarasan and her mother Mrs.Latha along with the Petitioner/T.Suji, who is the sister of the detenue, were present. When this Court enquired the detenue T.Swetha, she has submitted that she is willing to go with her parents. The detenue's parents were also willing to take her to their house.

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H.C.P.(MD) No.126 of 2021

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2.The statements made by the detenue, her parents and sister are recorded. The respondents/Police is directed to hand over the custody of the minor T.Swetha to her parents namely, Mr.Tamilarasan and Mrs.Latha, forthwith. Accordingly, the Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed.

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// True Copy //

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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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vsn

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Note :

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In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate / litigant concerned.

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To:

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Nachiyarkoil Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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H.C.P.(MD) No.126 of 2021 19.08.2021

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GC(27.08.2021)/2P/4C

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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