Dismissed¶23

Sathya v. The Superintendent of Police

Madras HC10 Feb 2026HCP/2697/2025

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What is this about?

Habeas corpus; Article 226 Constitution of India; minor child custody; S.Varsha aged 14; withdrawal with endorsement; dismissed as withdrawn; Madras High Court; H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025; Salem District Police; AWPS Mettur; Child Welfare Committee Salem; P.Velmurugan J; M.Jothiraman J; dated 10.02.2026; no merits decided.

What did the court decide?

Permission to withdraw the petition recorded; no substantive relief on the custody of the minor was granted. ¶23

Why is it important?

Sathya Vs The Superintendent of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated: 10.02.2026

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Coram:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025

Sathya

.. Petitioner

Vs.

The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem.

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The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station – AWPS, Mettur, Salem District.

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The Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee, Department of Child Welfare and Special Services, District Child Protection Unit Office, Salem – 636 007. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Habeas Corpus Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to direct the second respondent to produce the petitioner’s minor daughter S.Varsha, D/o.Sreenivasan, aged about 14 years, presently under the custody of 4^th respondent, before this Court and hand over the custody to the petitioner herein.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ashok Kumar

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran, Addl. Public Prosecutor *****

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

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H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025

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ORDER

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(The Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan, J)

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Today, when the matter is called for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect.

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2 Recording the above submissions and the endorsement, this Habeas Corpus

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Petitions stands dismissed as withdrawn.

[PVJ] [MJRJ]

10.02.2026

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Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem.

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The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station – AWPS, Mettur, Salem District.

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The Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee, Department of Child Welfare and Special Services, District Child Protection Unit Office, Salem – 636 007

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The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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

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H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025

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P.VELMURUGAN, J. and M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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H.C.P. No.2697 of 2025

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10.02.2026

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