Maruthamuthu v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In this habeas corpus petition, the petitioner approached the Court for the production of his missing sister. The Court, satisfied that thorough investigation efforts had been made yielding no results regarding her whereabouts, closed the petition and directed the police to monitor the investigation.
What did the court decide?
Habeas Corpus petition closed; Directive to Deputy Superintendent of Police to monitor investigation and gather information.
What the court decided
H.C.P(MD)No.433 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 23.10.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN and THE HON'BLE Ms.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA
H.C.P.(MD) No.433 of 2024
Maruthamuthu
... Petitioner
Vs
- The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.
- The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.
- The Inspector of Police, Peraiyur Police Station, Madurai District.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the habeas corpus petition should be closed in light of the investigation efforts taken by the police to locate the missing detenue.
Whether the Deputy Superintendent of Police should be directed to monitor the investigation to secure the detenue.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Maruthamuthu
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Madurai District
- respondent
Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Thirumangalam, Madurai District
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Peraiyur Police Station, Madurai District
Coram
Case details
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