Habeas corpus filed by father for missing daughter; found ineligible as she allegedly eloped with another. Assigned case to pro-bono lawyer and directed investigation supervision.
Writ of habeas corpus dismissed. Investigation supervised and petitioner to be informed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.04.2022
Coram
The Honourable Mr. Justice P.N.PRAKASH and The Honourable Mr. Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN
H.C.P.No.547 of 2022
Rasu @ Raji
.. Petitioner
Vs.
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the first respondent to produce the body or person of the petitioner's daughter Sumitha, daughter of Rasu @ Raji, aged about 20 years, before this Court and set her at liberty.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Saravanabhavan
For Respondents : Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, Addl. Public Prosecutor
ORDER
[Made by P.N.PRAKASH, J.]
This habeas corpus petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to produce the body or person of the petitioner's daughter Sumitha, daughter of Rasu @ Raji, aged about 20 years, before this Court and set her at liberty.
With the above directions, this habeas corpus petition stands closed.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS-VIII)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
nsd
To
H.C.P.No.547 of 2022
VBM(CO) SU(04/05/2022)
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's daughter is in illegal custody warranting a writ of habeas corpus.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to supervision of the police investigation.
Whether the petitioner should be informed of developments in the case and the fate of the detained person.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Rasu @ Raji
The Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District
The Inspector of Police, Thiruvennainallur Police Station, Villupuram
P.N.PRAKASH
A.A.NAKKIRAN
As recorded by the court registry
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