The petitioner sought habeas corpus for his wife and son, alleging illegal detention. The court observed the petition arose from a matrimonial dispute and was not maintainable, dismissing it while reserving liberty to pursue alternative remedies.
The petition for habeas corpus was dismissed with liberty to pursue alternative remedies.
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2023:PHHC:142102
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
131 CRWP-10925-2023 Date of Decision : November 07, 2023
BALWINDER SINGH
-Petitioner
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS -Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI
Present: Ms. Meenu, Advocate for the petitioner.
KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL)
(KULDEEP TIWARI) November 07, 2023 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No
DEVINDER YADAV 2023.11.08 18:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ of habeas corpus is maintainable in a dispute arising from a matrimonial matter where an alternative remedy is available.
Whether the court should dismiss the petition reserving liberty to pursue alternative remedies.
BALWINDER SINGH
STATE OF PUNJAB
KULDEEP TIWARI
As recorded by the court registry
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