Krishnaveni v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court closed a Habeas Corpus petition regarding the custody of a minor child. The Court observed the child had been handed over to the petitioner via mediation and granted leave for both parties to seek custody determination from the Family Court regarding the pending divorce.
What did the court decide?
Habeas Corpus Petition closed; interim custody remains with petitioner; liberty to both parties to work out remedies before Family Court.
What the court decided
H.C.P.No.583 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.07.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
H.C.P.No.583 of 2024
Krishnaveni .. Petitioner
Versus
- The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District, Tiruvannamalai.
- The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tiruvannamalai.
- Munusamy .. Respondents
Prayer : Habeas Corpus Petition filed unde r Article 226 of the Constitution
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Habeas Corpus petition should be closed in view of the child being handed over to the petitioner and pending divorce/custody proceedings?
Whether the Family Court includes custody matters within its jurisdiction?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Krishnaveni
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tiruvannamalai
- respondent
Munusamy
Coram
Case details
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