Habeas corpus not issued when alleged detenue resides with parents voluntarily.

Dated this the 18^th day of May, 2026 Syam Kumar V. M., J.

Heard Mr. K. Vidyasagar, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. V. Sajith Kumar, learned counsel for respondent Nos. 3 and 4, and Mr. K. A. Anas, learned Public Prosecutor.

2. The SHO has produced the daughter of respondent Nos. 3 and 4 who is the alleged detenue. In the order dated 5^th May 2026, based on the enquiry made, it had been recorded that the alleged detenue is not under detention and is residing with her parents, viz., respondent Nos. 3 and 4, of her own volition. We interacted with the alleged detenue, and she, in unequivocal terms, stated that she would like to go with her parents, i.e. respondent Nos. 3 and 4, and that the petitioner is only a friend of hers. She denied that she had been detained by her parents.

3. In view of the above statement made by the detenue, there is nothing to show that there has been a detention of the detenue by respondent Nos. 3 and 4 against her will or volition.

We see no cause or reason to issue a writ of habeas corpus.