Moorthi v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed a habeas corpus petition regarding his 17-year-old daughter's disappearance. Police traced her with another man; she had attained majority and sought to stay voluntarily. The court dismissed the petition as she expressed willingness to return to her father.
What did the court decide?
Order closed without further adjudication as the detenue expressed willingness to leave with the petitioner after attaining majority.
What the court decided
H.C.P.(MD) No.646 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 10.06.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR
H.C.P.(MD) No.646 of 2024
Moorthi ... Petitioner
-vs-
- 1.The Superintendent of Police Madurai District Madurai 2.The Inspector of Police Alanganallur Police Station Madurai District 3.Veeran ... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of habeas corpus directing the second respondent to produce the body or person of petitioner's daughter namely Archana, daughter of Moorthi, aged about 17 years, before this Court and hand over her to the petitioner.
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Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a habeas corpus petition can be dismissed when the missing young woman attains majority and voluntarily expresses willingness to leave with her father.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Moorthi
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police Madurai District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police Alanganallur Police Station
- respondent
Veeran
Coram
Case details
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