P.Leela, F/A-45 Yrs v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.06.2018

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE Dr. JUSTICE S.VIMALA AND THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM Habeas Corpus Petition No.600 of 2017 P.Leela ... Petitioner / Wfe of the detenue versus 1.

The Inspector of Police, Aminjikarai Police Station, Chennai 600 029 2.

The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, Vepery, Chennai 600 007 ... Respondents Habeas Corpus Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a direction to direct respondents to produce the body and person of the detenue, by name, Panchatcharam, husband of the petitioner herein, aged about 53 years, who has been missing from 08.04.2016 onwards before this Court and to set him at liberty.

For Petitioner : Mr. A.Raja Mohamed For Respondents : Mr. R.Prathap Kumar, APP.,

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by S.Vimala, J.,) This petition has been filed by the petitioner / wife of the detenue seeking production of him, by name, Panchatcharam, who is aged 53 and who is said to be missing from 08.04.2016.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for both sides.

3. On instructions, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that all possible steps on earth has been taken to trace out the detenue, but still it is not possible to produce him. From the records, it is stated that the detenue, Panchatcharam, along with one Nagaraj used to go to Puducherry, because of their drinking https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

habit and it seems to be a frequent occurrence. In such circumstances, the respondent has registered a case of man missing and taking continuous and sincere steps to trace out the detenue. A Status report to that effect has also been filed by the first respondent herein.

4. In view of the above, as and when the detenue is traced out, the respondents shall give information to the petitioner herein. This Habeas Corpus Petition is closed accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar srk To 1.

The Inspector of Police, Aminjikarai Police Station, Chennai 600 029 2.

The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City, Vepery, Chennai 600 007 3.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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