R.Francy Salmona v. The Deputy Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas Corpus; H.C.P.No.771 of 2026; Madras High Court; 2026:MHC:1672; decided 29.04.2026; Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth; Mr. Justice Sunder Mohan; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; writ of Habeas Corpus; illegal detention of minor child; custody of 7-year-old son Jon Micheal Steve; private respondents Ms. Metilda Ebenezer and Mr. J. Inbaraj; police respondents Deputy Commissioner of Police Avadi District, District Superintendent of Police and Inspector of Police, T1 Ambattur Police Station; petitioner R. Francy Salmona; counsel Mr. I. Arockia Selvaraj for petitioner; Mr. R. Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor, assisted by Mr. N. Narkeeran for respondents 1 to 3; petition dismissed with liberty to pursue the matter before the appropriate Court; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to pursue the matter before the appropriate Court; no costs awarded.