Jasbir Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking release of his wife from the custody of respondents. The wife stated she resides with her father and does not intend to stay with the petitioner. The petition was withdrawn with liberty to approach the civil court for restitution of conjugal rights.
What did the court decide?
Drainage of jurisdiction after the petitioner requests withdrawal of the writ petition, considering the wife's voluntary stay with her father. Liberty is granted to file a petition under Section 9 of