S.Chandra v. The Superintendent Of Police
H.C.P(MD)No.665 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.09.2020
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM H.C.P(MD)No.665 of 2020 S.Chandra ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.
... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Habeas Corpus to direct the respondents to produce the detenu, namely, S.Pitchaimani, son of Selvam, aged about 26 years, before this Court and set him at liberty. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Velmurugan For Respondents : Mr.K.Dinesh Babu Additional Public Prosecutor * * * * *
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.SATHYANARAYANAN,J.) The petitioner is the mother of the detenu, namely, S.Pitchaimani, son of Selvam, aged about 26 years and according to her, the detenu is eking out his livelihood by doing coolie work and he did not return home on 27.12.2019 onwards. The complaint given in this regard on 01.01.2020, on the file of the third respondent Police Station has resulted in registration of a case in Cr.No.68 of 2020 on 03.02.2020 as 'Man Missing'. Though nearly seven months had elapsed, nothing has been done to trace her son and fearing about his safety and well-being, the petitioner came forward to file this Habeas Corpus Petition. `
2. Heard the submissions of the learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.Dinesh Babu, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
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3. This Court, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, directs the third respondent to bestow their best attention and expedite the investigation in Cr.No.68 of 2020 and also periodically inform the petitioner as to the progress made in the investigation. In the event of the detenu being traced, he shall be produced before the Court of Judicial Magistrate, Melur, Madurai District, after informing the petitioner, for passing appropriate orders as to his custody.
4. This Habeas Corpus Petition stands disposed of accordingly.
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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+1 CC to Mr.R. VELMURUGAN, Advocate ( SR-16711[F] dated 14/09/2020 ) H.C.P(MD)No.665 of 2020 11.09.2020 VB (18.09.2020) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2