Usha Devi v. Ut Of Chandigarh And Others

CRWP-2079-2025 - 1 -

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-2079-2025 Decided on : 07.03.2025 Usha Devi . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

UT of Chandigarh and others . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Suksham Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Akashdeep Singh, Addl. PP, UT Chandigarh. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1.

In the present Habeas Corpus petition, on 01.03.2025, following order was passed:- "1.

Petitioner - Usha Devi has filed instant habeas corpus petition to search out her minor daughter, who is suspected to be in the illegal custody of respondent Nos.2 to 5.

2.

Counsel for the petitioner submits that an FIR No.0019 dated 18.02.2025 under Section 137(2) of BNS, 2023 has already been registered at Police Station Sarangpur, Chandigarh, by the petitioner - Usha Devi.

3.

Notice of motion.

4.

On advance notice, Mr. Akashdeep Singh, Addl. PP, UT, Chandigarh, puts an appearance on behalf of the respondent/State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 5.

List again on 07.03.2025.

6.

Let a status report be filed regarding the investigation and the efforts made by the police to locate the minor daughter of the petitioner. 7.

However, it is clarified that if the detenue is located, required statement of her would be recorded immediately, by ensuring that it is done without any pressure or undue influence from any person. After recording of the statement, if it is found that detenue is minor, then, her custody would be handed over to her mother or to the Nari Niketan of the concerned area, as per option of the alleged detenue."

2.

Learned Addl. PP, UT Chandigarh, informs the Court that the detenue 'Monika' (aged 17 1⁄2 years) has already been handed-over to the JAWALA RAM 2025.03.12 19:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRWP-2079-2025 - 2 - petitioner, after her recovery on 06.03.2025. Thus, he prays for disposal of the present Habeas Corpus petition, as infructuous. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner confirms the statement made by the learned Addl. PP, UT Chandigarh, in Court today and submits that the present petition has been rendered infructuous and may be disposed of as such.

4.

In view of the above, the present Habeas Corpus petition stands disposed of as infructuous.

(SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE March 07, 2025 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2025.03.12 19:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document