S.Malarkodi v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
A habeas corpus petition filed by the mother for the illegal detention of her 16-year-old daughter, who had gone missing. The court was satisfied that the child was secured and returned to the petitioner's custody with permission to continue her education, consequently closing the petition.
What did the court decide?
The Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed as the detenue has been secured, restored to the petitioner, and her education resumed.
What the court decided
HCP No.2185 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN
HCP No. 2185 of 2025
S.Malarkodi W/o. Sakthivel, No.78/93, Middle Street, Kattu Edaiyur Village, Rishivandiyam Taluk, Kallakuruchi District.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
- The Superintendent of Police O/o Superintendent of Police, Kallakuruchi District.
2.The State rep by The Inspector of Police Rishivandiyam Police Station, Kallakuruchi District. Crime No.210 of 2025.
3.Deena S/o. Saththappan, Devaradiyaarkuppam Village, Villupuram District.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus directing respondents to produce the minor daughter after her disappearance.
Whether the minor girl was illegally detained by the third respondent.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the immediate custody of her minor child.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Malarkodi
- respondent
Deena
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Kallakuruchi District
- respondent
The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Rishivandiyam Police Station
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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