Ravikumar v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking release of his missing daughter, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court recorded that the girl revealed she had married her boyfriend. Having verified she was not detained, the Court closed the petition without issuing a writ.
What did the court decide?
None granted; petition closed after detenu produced and explained her marriage.
What the court decided
H.C.P.(MD) No.538 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.06.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR
H.C.P.(MD) No.538 of 2024
Ravikumar
... Petitioner
-vs-
1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.
2.The State Rep. The Inspector of Police, Thenkarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District. (Crime No.42 of 2024) ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the habeas corpus petition should be dismissed after the detenu has been produced before the Court.
Whether the petitioner's daughter is under illegal detention.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Ravikumar
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni
- respondent
State Rep. The Inspector of Police, Thenkarai Police Station, Periyakulam, Theni District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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