Sandeep Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-8657-2024 Date of decision: 12.09.2024 SANDEEP SINGH ....Petitioner V/s STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr.Prikshit Thakur, Advocate for Mr. Rahul Bhargava, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Shiva Khurmi, AAG, Punjab.

Mr.Ashish Grover, Advocate for respondents No.4 and 5. ***** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Prayer in the instant petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of a writ or direction in the nature of Habeas Corpus directing the respondent-authorities to get the detenue namely Shalika d/o Lt. Joginder Pal and w/o petitioner be released as she is being kept in illegal custody of respondents No.4 and 5. 2.

Statement of the alleged detenue has been recorded in compliance of order dated 05.09.2024 before the learned CJM, Amritsar, which has been received. The same has been opened and perused in Court today and marked as 'A'. As per the statement of the alleged detenue, she does not wish to return to the company of her husband. She has categorically stated that she would want to continue living with her mother and brother i.e. private respondents No.4 and 5. POONAM RATHORE 2024.09.12 17:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

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In view of the statement made by the detenue, aged about 30 years, no ground is made out to interfere or issuance of further directions. Hence, the petition stands dismissed.

(MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE September 12, 2024 poonam Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2024.09.12 17:52 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh