Murugan v. The State of TamilNadu Rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), H.C.P.(MD)No.623 of 2026, decided 10.06.2026; order made by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh with Justice K.K.Ramakrishnan on the bench. Writ of habeas corpus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a missing person: detenu Vinu son of Murugan, aged about 29, missing since 05.04.2026; man missing FIR Crime No.81 of 2026 registered on complaint dated 09.04.2026 before the Inspector of Police, Rajakamangalam Police Station, Kanyakumari District; State represented by Mr.D.Venkatesh; petitioner represented by Mr.K.C.Nagerjun. Court directed police to follow guidelines in K. Sukumari v. Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District (2018(2) LW (Crl) 636) and trace the detenu expeditiously; petition disposed. Search terms: habeas corpus, missing person, man missing FIR, Article 226, K. Sukumari guidelines, Kanyakumari, mental health.
What did the court decide?
Judicial direction to the second respondent (Inspector of Police, Rajakamangalam Police Station) to follow the guidelines laid down in K. Sukumari v. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District (2018(2) LW (Crl) 636), proceed with the case and find the whereabouts of the detenu as expeditiously as possible; petition disposed of in those terms.