Janani S v. The State of Tamil Nadu
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H.C.P.(MD) No.273 of 2025 | Madras High Court, Madurai Bench | Decided 03.03.2025 | Bench: Dr. Justice G. Jayachandran; Ms. Justice R. Poornima | Janani (mother) v. State of Tamil Nadu (Commissioner of Police, Trichy City), Inspector of Police, Cantonment All Women's P.S., Alamelu, and unnamed fourth respondent (Alamelu's husband) | Subject: habeas corpus for production/custody of minor male child Sanjith (about 2 years, S/o.Suriyamurthy); child surrendered to maternal cousin (R3); mother now married to father; competing custody claims; G.W.O.P.No.61 of 2024 before Principal District Judge, Krishnagiri dismissed for default on 11.12.2024, restoration petition pending; Court disposed petition directing parties to G.W.O.P. with 30-day restoration condition, fallback hand-over to mother as natural guardian, and interim visitation rights to petitioner with husband; statutory basis: Article 226, Constitution of India.