S.Velusamy v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court closed a Habeas Corpus petition filed by the father seeking production of his minor daughter from illegal custody. It was observed that the police had secured the girl, produced her before a Magistrate, and she was subsequently handed over to her parents on 07.04.2022, rendering further adjudication unnecessary.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petition is closed as the detenue was handed over to her parents.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.04.2022
Coram
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH and
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.A.NAKKIRAN
H.C.P.No.391 of 2022
S.Velusamy S/o.Subbaiya Devar
.. Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Erode, Erode District.
- The Inspector of Police, Chithode Police Station,
- Erode District.
Crime No.69/2022
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Habeas Corpus Petition should be closed since the detenue was handed over to her parents.
Whether further adjudication is required given the facts of the matter.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Velusamy
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Erode
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Chithode Police Station
- respondent
P.Kumaravel
- respondent
K.Sundari
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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