In this habeas corpus petition, the petitioner sought release of his wife detained by respondents but had quarrelled with her husband. The court noted the wife's willingness to return home and order closure of the petition.
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H.C.P.(MD) No.187 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED :01.03.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR
H.C.P.(MD) No.187 of 2022
S.Karthikeyan
... Petitioner/Husband of Detenu
-vs-
1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Thirubuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of habeas corpus, to direct the respondents herein to produce the person or body of the petitioner's wife Pavithra, D/o.Muthu, aged 24 years, sons namely Harshan, S/o.Karthikeyan, aged 4 years, Abimanyu, S/o.S.Karthikeyan, aged 2 years, before this Court and set them at liberty.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohammed Rafi For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
R.SUBRAMANIAN,J AND N.SATHISH KUMAR,J
The detenues have been secured by the police. The wife of the petitioner/detenue would state that she left the matrimonial home since she had some quarrel with her husband. Now, she says that she realised her mistake and she is willing to go with her husband. The petitioner would state that he will take care of his wife.
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H.C.P.(MD) No.187 of 2022
closed.
Assistant Registrar (AE)
// True Copy //
am
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To:
1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thirubuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
H.C.P.(MD) No.187 of 2022 01.03.2022 SB(CO) KB(17.03.2022) 2P 4C
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ of habeas corpus petition filed for production and release of the petitioner's wife can be allowed in view of her willingness to go back to her husband and her secured status.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
S.Karthikeyan
The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District
The Inspector of Police, Thirubuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District
R.SUBRAMANIAN
N.SATHISH KUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
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