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Mr.Chandran v. The Secretary to the Government

Madras HC30 Apr 2026HCP/2170/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Habeas corpus petition closed as infructuous after revocation of detention. Madras HC, HCP No. 2170 of 2025, order dated 30-04-2026 by Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth (with Mr. Justice Sunder Mohan). Petitioner Chandran s/o. Masthan challenged detention of his son Hariprasath under order NO.137/TNPD/APC/2025 dated 18.09.2025; detention revoked vide G.O.Rt.No.7175, Home, Prohibition and Excise (XIII) Department dated 03.11.2025; petition closed, no costs; Article 226; no cases cited.

What did the court decide?

Since the detention of Hariprasath had been revoked under order dated 03.11.2025 in G.O.Rt.No.7175, Home, Prohibition and Excise (XIII) Department, nothing survived in the habeas corpus petition, which was therefore closed, with no costs awarded. ¶28

Mr.Chandran Vs The Secretary to the Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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HCP No. 2170 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 30-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN

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HCP No. 2170 of 2025

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Mr.Chandran S/o.Masthan

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No.1, Perumal Koil Street, Kondakkarai Village, SR Palayam, Vallur, Thiruvallur-600 120

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Secretary to the Government Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Chennai-600 009.

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The Commissioner of Police O/o.The Commissioner of Police, Avadi City, Chennai-600 054

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The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison-II, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066

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The Inspector of Police M-7, Manali New Town Police Station, Manali New Town, Chennai-600 103

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..Respondent(s)

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of habeas Corpus or any other appropriate writ order or direction directing the respondents to produce the body of the detenue Hariprasath, male aged 21 yrs, S/o.Chandran who is detained in Central Prison II, Puzhal, Chennai before this Honble Court and pass an order to call for the records of detention

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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HCP No. 2170 of 2025

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order passed by the second respondent in NO.137/TNPD/APC/2025 dated 18.09.2025 against my son Hariprasath and set aside the same and set the detenu at liberty

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Dhanasekar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted By Mr. M. Sylvester John

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.)

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Since the detention in this case has been revoked under order dated

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03.11.2025 in G.O.Rt.No.7175, Home, Prohibition and Excise (XIII)

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Department, nothing survives in this petition, recording which, this habeas corpus petition is closed. No costs.