H.Nithyakalyani Alias Nivedha Bhai Alias Nivedha v. The Superintendent of Police
Habeas Corpus – Custody of minor child aged about 3 years – Child in custody of father, a natural guardian – Matrimonial dispute between spouses
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (P.Velmurugan, J) dismissed H.C.P. No.186 of 2026 (decided 03.02.2026), a mother's habeas corpus petition seeking production and custody of her 3-year-old son H.Tarun from the father (3rd respondent), a natural guardian, amid a matrimonial dispute with a divorce petition pending before the Family Court, Salem in H.M.O.P.No.1022 of 2025. The Court held it cannot interfere with family matters and custody of children, dismissed the petition, and granted the petitioner liberty to pursue her remedy before the Family Court in the pending H.M.O.P.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to work out her remedy before the Family Court in the pending H.M.O.P. ¶22