S.Baakiyalakshmi v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. By

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA H.C.P.(MD) No.1346 of 2024 S.Baakiyalakshmi ... Petitioner / Mother of the detenue Vs.

1.The State represented by The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, P.C.Patti Police Station, Theni District.

3.The Wardon, Maithri Women's Shelter, Koduvilarpatti, Theni District.

4.Kesavan ... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to produce the person or body or detenue, namely, Sangeetha aged about 28 years before this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Manickam For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor for R.1 & R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is the mother of the detenue. The detenue is aged about 20 years. We had an interaction with her. She had left the petitioner on her own accord. It is seen that the petitioner was given in marriage and there is also a one year old child. The minor child is with the petitioner herein. Since the detenue is aged about 20 years we cannot compel her to go with the petitioner. She has to choose her own path. 3.This Habeas Corpus Petition is closed.

(G.R.S., J.) (R.P., J.) 18.11.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, P.C.Patti Police Station, Theni District.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J.

MGA ORDER MADE IN H.C.P.(MD) No.1346 of 2024 18.11.2024 4/4