Sowmiya v. The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, HCP.No.576 of 2026 (neutral citation 2026:MHC:1301), decided 01-04-2026; bench Dr.Anita Sumanth J. and Sunder Mohan J., order by Dr.Anita Sumanth J. Petitioner Sowmiya, wife of Chandru, sought a writ of habeas corpus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the State of Tamil Nadu (Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu District), the Inspector of Police, Chithamur Police Station (Cr.No.43/2026) and respondent Vasugi to secure her husband Chandru S/o Shankar from alleged illegal custody and set him at liberty. Counsel M.Kabilan withdrew the petition by endorsement; the Court dismissed it as withdrawn without deciding any issue. Respondents represented by R. Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor, assisted by N.Narkeeran. Of procedural interest only as a withdrawal/dismissal record; no ratio laid down.
What did the court decide?
Recording the endorsement made by learned counsel for the petitioner seeking permission to withdraw, the Habeas Corpus Petition is dismissed as withdrawn; no issue on the merits of the alleged detention was decided.