K.Satheeswaran v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas corpus petition dismissed; Madurai Bench, Madras High Court; H.C.P(MD)No.303 of 2025; detenue Keerthana (18) found with parents, pursuing Nursing Course, Pudukkottai; petitioner K.Satheeswaran claimed marriage on 10.2.2025 by tying Thali by deceit; respondents 3 and 4 (father M.Ilayaraja and relative Sekar) alleged forcible taking; FIR Crime No.75 of 2025, Aranthangi Police Station; offences under Sections 296(b), 115(2) BNS and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(va) SC/ST(POA) Act; consent of woman; forced marriage; liberty to police to register fresh case on detenue's statement; coram Dr. Justice G. Jayachandran and Ms. Justice R. Poornima; decided 10.03.2025.
What did the court decide?
No relief to the Petitioner; the Habeas Corpus Petition was dismissed, with liberty reserved to the respondents/Police to register a case against the Petitioner based on the detenue's statement and proceed in accordance with law.