K.Vasanthalakshmi v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH AND THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN H.C.P.(MD)No.225 of 2026 K.Vasanthalakshmi .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its, The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palani Road, Oddanchatram, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

.. Respondents Prayer :Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the respondents herein to produce the body or person of the detenue, by name, Tarika, D/o.Karthick, aged 17 and produce her before this Court and hand over the custody of the detenue by name, Tarika to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Babu For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N. ANAND VENKATESH,J.) Pursuant to the earlier order passed on 13.03.2026, the detenue came along with her mother. She stated that she is now living along with her mother. She expressed her desire to marry the boy with whom she got in touch through Instagram. The mother of the detenu states that she will enquire about the boy and take a decision keeping in mind the interest of her daughter.

2. Recording the above, this Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed. (N.A.V.,J..) (K.K.R.K.,J.,) 23.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No TSG

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palani Road, Oddanchatram, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

N. ANAND VENKATESH,J.

AND K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN,J.

TSG H.C.P.(MD)No.225 of 2026 23.03.2026