Rajendra v. State Of Haryana And Others

2024:PHHC:005026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10847-2023 Date of Decision : January 15, 2024 RAJENDRA -PETITIONER V/S STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI

Present:

None for the petitioner.

Mr. Yuvraj Shandilya, A.A.G., Haryana.

*** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1.

Through the instant writ of habeas corpus, the petitioner has sought release of alleged detenus, as enumerated in paragraph No.2 of the writ petition, from the illegal custody of respondents No.1 and 2. 2.

On the previous date of hearing, i.e. 06.11.2023, the hereinafter extracted order was passed by this Court:- "Through the instant writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner is seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus for the release of alleged detenues, mentioned in para No.2 of the petition, from the illegal detention of the private respondents No.1 and 2. Notice of motion for 15.1.2024.

Respondent No.2/District Magistrate, Sonipat (Haryana) is directed to treat application dated 31.10.2023 (Annexure P-1) as a complaint under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and take immediate action in accordance with law, within a period of one week and file status report.

A copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition be sent to the respondent No.2/District Magistrate, Sonipat (Haryana) forthwith."

DEVINDER YADAV 2024.01.16 09:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRWP-10847-2023 2024:PHHC:005026 3.

In compliance of the above extracted order, the learned State counsel has filed a status report, through affidavit of Dr. Manoj Kumar, I.A.S., District Magistrate, Sonipat, which is taken on record. 4.

The status report (supra) reveals that a team of members headed by Naib Tehsildar, Kharkhoda had inspected the brick kiln concerned and recorded the statement of witness(es), however, neither the alleged detenus were found present at the brick kiln concerned, nor there was any situation of bounded labour.

5.

In view of the above, the instant writ petition warrants no further action and the same is accordingly dismissed. (KULDEEP TIWARI) January 15, 2024 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2024.01.16 09:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment