M.Lakshmi v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep By The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA M.Lakshmi ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police O/o.The Superintendent of Police Theni District 2.The Inspector of Police K.Vilakku Police Station Theni District 3.C.Kaviarasu 4.Chelladurai ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of habeas corpus directing the respondents 1 & 2 to produce the person or body of the petitioner's minor daughter, namely, M.Asvika (17/26), d/o.Maharaja, and hand over the custody.

For Petitioner :

Mr.I.Pinaygash For Respondents :

Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 & R2

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.] The petitioner has filed this habeas corpus petition seeking a direction to the respondents 1 & 2 to secure her daughter, namely, M.Asvika, aged about 17 years, produce her before this Court and set her at liberty.

2. The respondent - Police have secured the detenue and produced her before this Court today. On interaction, the detenue expressed her willingness to go along with her mother / petitioner herein.

3. Considering the fact that the detenue is a minor and that her mother is willing to take her back and continue her education, the detenue is permitted to accompany her mother, the petitioner herein.

4. Accordingly, this habeas corpus petition disposed of. [D.B.C., J.] [R.P., J.] 20.05.2026 NCC :

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To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Vilakku Police Station, Theni District.

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

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J.

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