Allowed
Mamta v. State of Punjab and Others
Punjab & Haryana HCCRWP/8174/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court heard an Article 226 petition alleging illegal detention. The Court directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to verify the custody and release the petitioner if it was found to be illegal or in mala fide custody. The petition was allowed to this extent without adjudication on merits or granting blanket bail.
What did the court decide?
The concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate is directed to visit the place of detention, verify the custody, and release the petitioner if found to be in illegal or mala fide custody.