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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 31494
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N. Anand Venkatesh, K.K. Ramakrishnan, JJ
K.Vasanthalakshmi – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its, The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District. – Respondent
H.C.P.(MD)No.225 of 2026
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.B.Babu
For the Respondents: Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.B.Babu
For the Respondents: Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor
Detenue's expressed wish and parental inquiry prevail in custody determination under Habeas Corpus.
Headnote:Article 226 of the Constitution of India governs writ petitions including Habeas Corpus. Petitioner sought custody of 17-year-old detenue who appeared with mother expressing desire to marry Instagram acquaintance. Court noted mother's intent to inquire and decide in daughter's interest. Issues framed around detenue's welfare and custody. Court observed voluntary living arrangement and maturity in decision-making. Petition closed.
(Order of the Court was made by N. ANAND VENKATESH,J.)
Pursuant to the earlier order passed on 13.03.2026, the detenue came along with her mother. She stated that she is now living along with her mother. She expressed her desire to marry the boy with whom she got in touch through Instagram. The mother of the detenu states that she will enquire about the boy and take a decision keeping in mind the interest of her daughter.
2. Recording the above, this Habeas Corpus Petition stands closed.
