Sohan Singh v. the State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
In this D.B. Habeas Corpus petition, the petitioner sought custody of an adult woman present in camera. The woman stated she was not illegally detained and voluntarily wished to go with her husband, the petitioner. Despite the mother's protest, the Court adhered to the woman's choice, allowed the petition, directed police to facilitate her return, and permitted her to accompany the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
The habeas corpus petition is allowed; the corpus is permitted to go with the petitioner; police are directed to facilitate her return.