S. Manikumar, J.

1. For the alleged detention of the petitioner's daughter Iswarya, who has crossed the age of 18 years, by respondent No.3, writ of Habeas Corpus has been filed.

2. According to the petitioner, the alleged detenue is now undergoing Bachelor of Engineering in Anna University, Trichirappalli. Whileso, on 30.08.2014, she was missing. The petitioner came to know that the detenue was in custody of respondent No.3. Immediately, he rushed to the Inspector of Police, Jeeyapuram Police Station. He was called for an enquiry by the police. According to the petitioner, at the time of enquiry, the third respondent, came with a group of people and affirmed custody of the petitioner's daughter. She was simply directed to react, as per their directions. Though the alleged detenue has just crossed the statutory period of 18 years, due to threat, she was not in a position to decide. Inspector of Police, Jeeyapuram Police Station, respondent No.2, informed the petitioner, since the alleged detenue had attained majority, she can decide her course of action.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that it is the duty of the father to safeguard the custody of the alleged de