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Rajamani v. State Rep by

Madras HC22 Apr 2022HCP/635/2022

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What is this about?

This habeas corpus petition sought the release of the petitioner's minor daughter, alleging illegal detention. The court directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police to supervise the investigation into the missing girl and ensure her production before a Judicial Magistrate for appropriate custody orders.

What did the court decide?

Directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police to supervise the investigation and produce the detenue before the Judicial Magistrate for appropriate custody orders.

Rajamani Vs State Rep by — Child Custody and Guardianship | Madras HC (2022)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 22.04.2022

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.A.NAKKIRAN

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H.C.P.NO.635 OF 2022

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Rajamani .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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State of Tamil Nadu represented by The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District, Namakkal.

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The Inspector of Police, Nallipalayam Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk,

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Namakkal District.

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The Sub-Inspector of Police, Erumaipatti Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District.

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Mohan Raj S/o.Ayyasamy Karthigaipatti, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy District. .. Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing the 2^nd respondent to bodily produce the petitioner's minor daughter S.Soundarya, aged about 17 years, from the illegal detention of the 4^th respondent or anyone else, before this Court and hand over custody to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.W.M.Abdul Majeed

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For Respondents : Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Addl. Public Prosecutor

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ORDER

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[Made by P.N.PRAKASH, J.]

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This habeas corpus petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2^nd respondent to produce the petitioner's minor daughter S.Soundarya, aged about 17 years, from the illegal detention of the 4^th respondent or anyone else, before this Court and hand over custody to the petitioner.

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It is the case of the petitioner that her daughter Soundarya, aged about 17 years, went missing from 10.12.2021 and she is in the illegal custody of Mohan Raj, fourth respondent herein.

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Today, A.R.Saravanan (Mobile No.94981 69266), Head Constable 253, Erumaipatti Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District, is present.

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On instructions, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that Soundarya went missing on 05.05.2021, in connection with which, on a complaint given by the petitioner, a case in Erumaipatti Police Station Crime No.257 of 2021 was registered on 06.05.2021 under Section 366 IPC against Mohan Raj and Soundarya was secured by the police and was handed over to the petitioner on 08.05.2021; now again on 10.12.2021, Soundarya has eloped with Mohan Raj.

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In such view of the matter, we direct the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Namakkal Sub-Division, Namakkal District, to supervise the investigation in Erumaipatti Police Station Crime No.257 of 2021 and keep the petitioner informed of the developments, if any. As and when the detenue Soundarya, aged about 17 years, is secured, she shall be produced before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District, under intimation to the petitioner. On such production, the learned Magistrate shall pass appropriate orders with regard to custody in accordance with law.

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With the above directions, this habeas corpus petition stands closed.

Sd/-

Assistant Registrar

//True Copy//

Sub Assistant Registrar

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nsd

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The Judicial Magistrate, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District.

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The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District, Namakkal. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Namakkal Sub-Division, Namakkal District.

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The Inspector of Police, Nallipalayam Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District.

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The Sub-Inspector of Police, Erumaipatti Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District.

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The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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+1cc to Mr.W.M.Abdul Majeed, Advocate, S.R.No.27574

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H.C.P.No.635 of 2022

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BS(CO) PM/06/05/2022

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