V.Arul v. The Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.07.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN V.Arul ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Salem District 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Sankari Salem District 3.The Inspector of Police Sankari Police Station Salem District 4.Manikandan 5.Santhosh 6.Karthi ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the 3rd respondent to produce the

petitioner's wife namely Manimegalai, aged about 31 years, his daughter namely Sashmitha and his son namely Saswin, aged about 11 years and 9 years respectively, before this Court and set them at liberty. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vijaya Ragavan For Respondents : Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

M.S.RAMESH, J.

AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.

Though the petitioner herein, who is the father of two minor children had filed this Habeas Corpus Petition, seeking for production of his minor children before this Court and set them at liberty, the petitioner, who is physically present before us today, submitted that he has no objection if the custody of his minor children continues with his wife. However, he sought for visitation rights.

2.In view of the specific statement made by the petitioner, no orders are required with regard to handing over of custody to the petitioner. However, being the father of the minor children, he is given rights to visit

his minor children, who are in the custody of his wife as and when he requires, after giving prior notice.

3.The Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed with the above liberty. No costs.

[M.S.R, J.] [V.L.N, J.] 11.07.2025 kas Index: Yes/No Speaking / Non speaking To 1.The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Salem District 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Sankari Salem District 3.The Inspector of Police Sankari Police Station Salem District 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

M.S.RAMESH, J.

and V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.

kas 11.07.2025