Shyam Lal v. the State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
In a D.B. Habeas Corpus Petition, the petitioner sought his wife's release alleging she was being restrained from returning home. The Court, relying on a police report stating the wife resides freely with her parents due to the petitioner's alleged liquor-induced beatings and prior complaints, found no merit and dismissed the petition. The Court refused to issue a habeas corpus writ.
What did the court decide?
No relief granted; petition dismissed; right to testify was exercised by the Court on the basis of police report noting wife's voluntary presence with parents.