R.Desappan v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
habeas corpus; H.C.P.; High Court of Judicature at Madras; Article 226 Constitution of India; petitioner-father R.Desappan; detenu D.Velmurugan aged 32; Superintendent of Police Villupuram; Inspector of Police Marakkanam Police Station; detenu a major who left home voluntarily; romantic relationship disapproved by family; no cause to maintain petition; petition closed; no costs; bench Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth and Justice Sunder Mohan; decided 12.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief ordered; the habeas corpus petition is closed with no costs, the detenu having been produced and found to be a major who left his home voluntarily. ¶27