Mintu Hossain v. State Of Haryana And Others

2024:PHHC:051825

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-3449-2024 Date of Decision: 18.04.2024 Mintu Hossain

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana & others

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL

Present:

Mr. Ramneek Sandhu, Advocate, for the petitioner. GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J. (Oral) The petitioner has approached this Court seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus seeking release of detenues, namely, Narjina Bibi (wife of the petitioner) and Meena Khatun (daughter of the petitioner), who are stated to be illegally detained by the private respondents.

Learned counsel for the petitioner has, however, restricted his prayer to the extent of issuance of direction to respondent No.2 - District Magistrate, Jind.

In view of the above submission made by learned counsel for the petitioner, this petition is disposed of with a direction to District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Jind to look into the matter in accordance with law keeping in view the provisions of Sections 10 and 12 of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. In case, any VIMAL KUMAR 2024.04.18 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRWP-3449-2024 -2representation is moved by the petitioner before the District Magistrate, Jind, the same shall be decided expeditiously in accordance with law. A copy of this order alongwith a copy of the petition be sent to District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Jind so as to enable him to do the needful expeditiously.

18.04.2024 (GURVINDER SINGH GILL) Vimal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VIMAL KUMAR 2024.04.18 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document