A.Arul Amirtham v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH AND THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN H.C.P.(MD)No.549 of 2026 A.Arul Amirtham .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Superintendent of Police O/o.The Superintendent of Police Office, Dindugal, Dindugul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District.

.. Respondents Prayer :Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the second respondent herein to produce the body or person of the petitioner's daughter, namely Nisha Merlin, aged about 20 years, before this Court and set her at liberty.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.D.Venkatesh Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu, (Criminal Side)

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N. ANAND VENKATESH,J.) Pursuant to the earlier order passed on 03.06.2026, the matter was listed for hearing today.

2. The Investigation Officer was also present at the time of hearing. Based on the instructions received from the Investigation Officer, the learned counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) submitted that all the articles belonging to the victim girl have been collected from the other side.

3. It was also submitted that all the incriminating videos and photos have been deleted from the mobile phone as well as from the social media platform.

4. The victim girl along with her father were present and she confirmed that all the articles were received by her.

5. Recording the same, this Habeas Corpus Petition is closed. (N.A.V.,J..) (K.K.R.K.,J.,) 10.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No TSG To 1.The Superintendent of Police O/o. The Superintendent of Police Office, Dindugal, Dindugul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District.

3.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.549 of 2026 10.06.2026