V.Rekha v. Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought habeas corpus for her husband. Police produced the detenu who stated he is not in custody and wishes to reunite with the petitioner and child. Court closed the petition.
What did the court decide?
Habeas corpus petition closed based on detenu's statement that he is not in custody.
What the court decided
H.C.P.No.1598 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 25.08.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SURESH KUMAR
and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
H.C.P.No. 1598 of 2023
V.Rekha
.. Petitioner
vs.
- 1.The Commissioner of Police O/o The Commissioner of Police Avadi Police Commissionerate Avadi, Chennai.
2.The State, rep.by The Inspector of Police (L&O) T-3, Korattur Police Station Avadi Police Commissionerate Chennai.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's husband is in illegal custody requiring production before the Court.
Whether the habeas corpus petition can be closed after the detenu's confirmation of liberty.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Rekha
- respondent
Commissioner of Police O/o The Commissioner of Police Avadi Police Commissionerate Avadi, Chennai
- respondent
The State, rep.by The Inspector of Police (L&O) T-3, Korattur Police Station Avadi Police Commissionerate Chennai
Coram
Case details
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