Petitioner filed a Habeas Corpus petition to secure release of Mathibalan, a detenu classified as a 'Goonda'. The court dismissed the petition upon learning that the detention order had been revoked by the Government, leaving no cause for further adjudication.
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H.C.P(MD)No.1115 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED :29.10.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN and THE HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA
H.C.P.(MD) No.1115 of 2024
Arumugan
... Petitioner
Vs.
... Respondents
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a Writ of Habeas Corpus, to call for the records in M.H.S.Confdl.No.127/2024, dated 13.07.2024 and set aside the same and direct the respondents to produce the detenu Mathibalan, aged 29 years, S/o. Arumugam, who has been terms as “Goonda”, now confined in Central Prison, Cuddalore before this Court and set the detenu at liberty.
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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Veerapandi For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
The present Habeas Corpus Petition has been filed to call for the records in M.H.S.Confdl.No.127/2024, dated 13.07.2024 and set aside the same and direct the respondents to produce the detenu Mathibalan, aged 29 years, S/o. Arumugam, who has been terms as “Goonda”, now confined in Central Prison, Cuddalore before this Court and set the detenu at liberty.
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This Habeas Corpus Petition is dismissed.
(C.V.K., J.) (R.P, J.)
29.10.2024
Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No LS To
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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. and R.POORNIMA, J.
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ORDER MADE IN H.C.P.(MD) No.1115 of 2024
29.10.2024
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Habeas Corpus petition must be adjudicated after the detention order has been revoked by the Government.
Arumugan
The Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, State of Tamil Nadu
The District Collector cum District Magistrate, Tirunelveli District
The Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore
C.V. Karthikeyan
R. Poornima
As recorded by the court registry
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