Munusamy v. the Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Habeas Corpus petition filed by Munusamy regarding the missingness of his wife and two minor children, the court found that they had reconciled and resumed living with the petitioner. Consequently, the court held the petition to be infructuous and ordered it closed without adjudicating the substantive claim.
What did the court decide?
Habeas Corpus petition declared infructuous and closed.
What the court decided
H.C.P.No.419 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 13.03.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
H.C.P.No.419 of 2024
Munusamy
... Petitioner
Vs.
- The Commissioner of Police Avadi Commissionarate Avadi, Chennai 600 054.
- The Inspector of Police E-1, Ponneri Police Station, Ponneri, Thiruvallur District.
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a Habeas Corpus petition filed for the production of missing petitioners wife and children is maintainable when they have already reconciled with the petitioner.
Whether the prayer for issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus becomes infructuous if the missing persons are found to be living with the petitioner.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Munusamy
- respondent
Commissioner of Police Avadi Commissionarate Avadi
- respondent
Inspector of Police E-1, Ponneri Police Station
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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