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Marimuthu v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC11 Sept 2025HCP(MD)/1048/2025

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What is this about?

Habeas corpus petition by father regarding 19-year-old daughter Poornima; detenue found married to Vetrivel (temple marriage, registered with Joint Sub Registrar-II, Cuddalore-2, dated 25.08.2025); couple met via Instagram; Rs.1,50,000/- fixed deposit in detenue's name recorded; detenue expressed willingness to live with husband; petition closed; Article 226 Constitution of India; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025; respondents: Superintendent of Police Theni and Inspector of Police Allinagaram Police Station.

What did the court decide?

Detenue produced before the Court; no further order required; Habeas Corpus Petition closed. ¶46

Marimuthu Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 11.09.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025

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Marimuthu ... Petitioner/Father of the detenue

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vs.

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The State of Tamilnadu rep. by 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Allinagaram Police Station, Theni, Theni District.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Habeas Corpus Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of Habeas Corpus directing the respondents 1 to 2 herein to secure and produce the body of the petitioner's daughter namely Poornima aged about 19 years daughter of Marimuthu before this Court and set her at liberty.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Barathan

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar Additional Government Pleader

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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O R D E R

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H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025

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( Order of the Court was made by C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.)

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The order is to be read in conjunction with the orders of this Court dated

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03.09.2025 and 04.09.2025.

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2. On 03.09.2025, this Court had ordered as follows:

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''The father of a young girl, aged about 19 years, is the petitioner herein.

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It is stated that the girl had taken a decision to enter into a serious relationship with one Vetrivel, S/o.Rajiv Gandhi, residing at No.205, Mathampattu, Irunthai, Thiruvennainallur, Villupuram District.

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When the matter was called in the morning, both the boy and the girl [detenue] appeared through video conferencing along with learned counsel Ms.Jenif Princy at Villupuram. The matter was again called at 02:15 p.m. The parents of the detenue were also present in Court.

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Heard the learned counsels and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor.

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The learned Additional Public Prosecutor assured this Court that necessary police protection would be provided to both the boy and the girl, as well as to the learned counsel, to bring them to Madurai, so that, this could Court directly ta ascertain whether they have entered into marriage of their own free will and consent. He also expressed his intention to

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provide some counselling to both the youngsters.

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H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025

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The boy and the girl are directed to appear before this Court on 04.09.2025.

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List the matter again on 04.09.2025''.

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3. On 04.09.2025, this Court had ordered as follows:

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''The girl had been produced as directed in the order dated 03.09.2025.

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The boy is also present. They had got acquainted with each other through Instagram.

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It is contended that they have married in a Temple and also got the marriage registered. The parents of the girl are also present. The girl is studying in second year Nursing in a college at Bangalore and the fees per year about 1 1/2 lakhs. The boy had stated that he would deposit a sum of Rs.1,50,000/- before the Bank in the name of the girl and produce the receipt to this Court. List the case on 11.09.2025.

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3.Both the boy and the girl to be present along with their parents on 11.09.2025. ''

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4. The matter has been listed today to record the deposit of an amount of Rs.1,50,000/- in fixed deposit in the name of the detenue. The deposit has been done and receipt has been produced.

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H.C.P.(MD)No.1048 of 2025

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5. The girl and the boy are present today before this Court. The parents of

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the boy and the girl are also present. They have also produced the certificate of registration of marriage, registered by the Joint Sub Registrar-II, Cuddalore-2, dated 25.08.2025. Since the girl has been produced and she expressed willingness to go with her husband and their parents are also present before this Court, no further order is required. This Habeas Corpus Petition is closed.

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(C.V.K., J.) (R.V., J.) 11.09.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No CM

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Allinagaram Police Station, Theni, Theni District.

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3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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