V.Viruthammal v. the Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition challenging an order detaining the petitioner's son as a sexual offender under Section 2(ggg) of the Tamil Nadu Act, the Court was informed that the detention had already been revoked by the Government via a fresh order dated 01.07.2022.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed following the revocation of the detention order by the Government.
What the court decided
H.C.P.No.1003 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.11.2022
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and
The Honourable Mr. Justice G.CHANDRASEKHARAN
H.C.P.No.1003 of 2022
V.Viruthammal
.. Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
- 2.The District Collector and District Magistrate, Perambalur, Perambalur District.
- 3.The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Habeas Corpus petition challenging the detention order against the petitioner's son requires adjudication after the detention has been revoked by the Government.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Viruthammal
- respondent
Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department
- respondent
District Collector and District Magistrate, Perambalur
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Perambalur
- respondent
Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Tiruchirappalli
Case details
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