Rajendran v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In this habeas corpus petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner sought a direction to the police to secure and produce her minor daughter, Deeksha, who was reported missing. The court noted that a previous order had issued a direction for supervision of the investigation. Recording submissions that the detenue had been secured and handed over to her parents, the
What did the court decide?
The habeas corpus petition is closed upon the court recording that the detenue has been secured and handed over to her parents.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01.04.2022
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and
The Honourable Mr. Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN
H.C.P.No.341 of 2022
Rajendran ... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur District.
- 2.The Inspector of Police, Pathirvedu Police Station, Thiruvallur District. ... Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the 2nd respondent herein to secure and produce the petitioner's minor daughter viz., Deeksha, D/o.Rajendran, 16 years, before this Court and hand over to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Muthukumar
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a direction is required to the respondent to secure and produce the petitioner's minor daughter who was reported missing.
Whether the habeas corpus petition is closed upon confirmation that the detenue has been secured and handed over to parents.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Rajendran
- respondent
Superintendent of Police
- respondent
Inspector of Police
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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