Shabana v. State of Uttarakhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas corpus writ held not to lie where minor/corpus is in custody of grand-parents; petitioner directed to remedies under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890; petition disposed of (not dismissed on merits). Uttarakhand High Court at Nainital, Division Bench (CJ G. Narendar with Alok Mahra, J.), 6 June 2025; Habeas Corpus Petition No. 13 of 2025; Shabana v. State of Uttarakhand and Others.
What did the court decide?
None; petitioner left free to seek appropriate remedy before the competent court under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. ¶19