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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
GOPINATH P, JOHNSON JOHN, JJ
JOSEPH BASTIN – Appellant
Versus
DISTRICT POLICE CHIEF – Respondent
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| 1. habeas corpus filed alleging daughter's illegal custody. (Para 1) |
| 2. detenue wishes to live with parents, complete studies. (Para 2) |
| 3. no illegal custody; petition closed, no harassment. (Para 3 , 4) |
J U D G M E N T
GOPINATH, J.
This is an application for the issue of a writ of habeas corpus filed by the father of one Naomi Joseph. According to the petitioner, his daughter is in the illegal custody of the fourth respondent. Following issuance of notice, the fourth respondent has appeared along with the petitioner's daughter (the alleged detenue).
2. We have interacted with the petitioner, and the fourth respondent and also with the alleged detenue. The petitioner's daughter has informed us that she has no objection in living with her parents. It is submitted that she intends to complete her studies by living with her parents. However, she points out that the petitioner has been compelling her to end her relationship with the fourth respondent.
3. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader, and having interacted with the petitioner, the fourth respondent, and also with the alleged detenue, we are of the opinion that the alleg
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