A Writ of Habeas Corpus petition filed by the mother of a detenu seeking his production and release was dismissed. The Court observed that an FIR was registered, the individual was traced, and no case for illegal detention was made out.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 18 .02.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN AND
THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE R.POORNIMA
H.C.P(MD)No.218 of 2025
Malaiyarasi ... Petitioner/Mother of the detenu
.Vs.
The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by
PRAYER: Habeas Corpus Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to produce the detenu namely Maharajan, son of Kanthiah, aged about 36 years before this Court and set him at liberty forthwith.
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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Selvan For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar 1 and 2 Addl.Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN.,J)
The mother of 36 years old man is before this Court seeking issuance of a Writ of Habeas Corpus to produce him before this Court.
2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.
3.The respondents-Police on registration of an FIR in Crime No.608/2024 on 18.11.2024, had traced the man, who left the family due to financial crisis and he is brought to this Court.
4.Since there is no case made out for illegal detention, this Habeas Corpus Petition is dismissed.
[G.J.,J.] [R.P.,J.] 18.02.2025
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To
Copy to
The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J. and R.POORNIMA ,J.
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JUDGMENT MADE IN H.C.P(MD)No.218 of 2025
18.02.2025
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Petitioner is entitled to Writ of Habeas Corpus for the production and release of the detenu.
Whether the case of illegal detention is made out against the respondents.
Malaiyarasi
The State of Tamil Nadu
G. Jayachandran
R. Poornima
As recorded by the court registry
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