Puyalraj v. The State of Tamilnadu
Habeas Corpus – Madurai Bench of Madras High Court – H.C.P.(MD) No.315 of 2025
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Habeas corpus petition (H.C.P.(MD) No.315 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 12.03.2025) filed by Puyalraj, father of detenue Sathana (aged about 18 years), against the State of Tamil Nadu through the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, and the Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Kumbakonam, seeking production and release of his daughter under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Counsel for the petitioner withdrew the petition with an endorsement before any adjudication; the Bench of Dr. G. Jayachandran and R. Poornima, JJ., dismissed the petition as withdrawn. No merits decided, no precedent value.