S.Sivaperumal v. The Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Habeas Corpus petition seeking direction to produce the petitioner's wife, the court held that no case of illegal detention was made out as investigation was already pending, thus dismissing the petition though directing expedited investigation.
What the court decided
H.C.P.No.316 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.02.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN
H.C.P.No. 316 of 2026
S.Sivaperumal S/o.Singaraj
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
- The Commissioner of Police, O/o.Comissioner office, Tambaram, Chennai.
- The Inspector of Police, T-18, Thazhambur Police Station, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 130.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a Writ of Habeas Corpus should be issued to produce the petitioner's wife when an investigation for a missing persons case is already in progress.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Sivaperumal
- respondent
The Commissioner of Police, O/o. Commissioner office, Tambaram, Chennai
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, T-18, Thazhambur Police Station
Coram
Case details
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