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Deborah Daniel v. the State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC27 Sept 2024HCP/2293/2024

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HCP 2293 of 2024 disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother in Australia seeking the release of her 11-year-old son, Ethan, from what she alleged was illegal custody by the father and grandparents. The High Court examined the minor, who stated a willingness to stay with his father, and found no evidence of illegal detention.

What did the court decide?

The habeas corpus petition stands disposed of; the petitioner is at liberty to move the appropriate Court of Law for custody or visitation rights.

Deborah Daniel Vs the State of Tamil Nadu — Child Custody and Guardianship | Madras HC (2024)

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2024:MHC:3542

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H.C.P.No.2293 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 27.09.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND

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THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE

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H.C.P.No.2293 of 2024

Deborah Daniel

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai Police,

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Vepery, Chennai – 600 007.

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2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its The Inspector of Police, Nolambur Police Station,

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Chennai – 600 037.

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3.Indian High Commission,

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3-5 Moonah P1, Yarralumla Act 2600,

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Canberra, Australia.

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4.Australian Consulate – General,

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9^th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue,

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49, 50L Whites Road, Royapettah,

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Chennai 600 014.

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5.Embassy of India,

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H.C.P.No.2293 of 2024

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2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008, USA.

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6.Daniel Chandersingh

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7.MKM Chandersingh

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... Respondents

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Prayer: Habeas Corpus Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Habeas Corpus, d irecting the Inspector of Police, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai, the respondent No.2 herein, to produce the detenus, Ethan aged 11 years from the illegal custody of the respondent Nos.6 and 7 confined at No.20, Ebenezer Avenue, Kalamegam Road, Mogappair West, Chennai – 600 037, before this Court and hand over to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Y.Prakash For R1 & R2 : Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor For R6 & R7 : Mr.Thomas T.Jacab

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O R D E R

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[Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. ]

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The habeas corpus petition has been instituted to direct the Inspector of Police, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai, to produce the detenu Ethan aged

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11 years from the illegal custody of the respondents 6 and 7 confined at No.20, Ebenezer Avenue, Kalamegam Road, Mogappair West, Chennai – 600 037, before this Court and hand over to the petitioner.

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The petitioner is now residing in Australia. She appeared through

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video conferencing and made a submission that the minor boy should be handed over to her.

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The minor boy name Ethan is presently residing with his father and his grandparents are also supporting the 6^th respondent and the minor boy.

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We have examined the minor boy, who in turn states that he is willing to stay with his father. Under these circumstances, we found that the minor boy is not under illegal detention and with the custody of the biological father and thus, the petitioner is at liberty to move the appropriate Court of Law for the purpose of seeking custody, visitation rights, etc., in the manner known to law.

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With this liberty, the Habeas Corpus Petition stands disposed of.

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[S.M.S., J.] [A.D.M.C., J.]

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27.09.2024

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Jeni

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Index : Yes Neutral Citation : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

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1.The Commissioner of Police, The State of Tamil Nadu, Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007.

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2.The Inspector of Police, The State of Tamil Nadu, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai – 600 037.

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3.Indian High Commission,

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3-5 Moonah P1, Yarralumla Act 2600,

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Canberra, Australia.

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4.Australian Consulate – General,

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9^th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue, 49, 50L Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014.

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5.Embassy of India,

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2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008, USA.

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H.C.P.No.2293 of 2024

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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Jeni

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27.09.2024

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Deborah Daniel v. the State of Tamil Nadu

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