Poongudi v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissed habeas corpus petition concerning a missing person: H.C.P.(MD)No.156 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 13.02.2026 by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. and R.POORNIMA, J. Petitioner Poongudi sought production and release of her husband Arumugam, S/o.Maran, missing from 27.11.2025; FIR Crime No.320 of 2025 under 'Man Missing' at Golden Rock Police Station, Trichy (respondents: Superintendent of Police, Trichy and Inspector of Police, Golden Rock PS). Police verified 58 CCTV footages without tracing the detenue; petition dismissed with direction to complete investigation and file final report within twelve weeks. Statute referenced: Article 226 of the Constitution of India. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
No habeas relief granted; petition dismissed with a consequential direction to the second respondent Police to complete the investigation and file the final report within twelve weeks.