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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 38275
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Anita Sumanth, Sunder Mohan, JJ
Parimala – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner of Police, Avadi Police Commissionerate, Avadi – Respondent
HCP No. 704 of 2026
For Petitioner(s): M/s.S.Vellidoss
For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, Additional Public Prosecutor Assisted by Mr.N.Narkeeran
Adult's voluntary marriage confirmed; no illegal detention in habeas corpus petition.
Headnote:The petition under Article 226 seeks a writ of habeas corpus to produce the 22-year-old daughter claimed to be under illegal detention. Court verified her voluntary marriage and absence of coercion. Habeas corpus petition dismissed as no illegal detention found. Issue framed: Whether the detenue is under illegal detention. Ratio: Voluntary marriage confirmed by detenue in court, negating detention claim. Petition closed without costs.
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| 1. habeas corpus petition for production of adult daughter. (Para 1) |
| 2. detenue produced; voluntary marriage confirmed. (Para 2) |
| 3. no illegal detention; petition closed. (Para 3) |
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.)
This habeas corpus petition has been filed by mother of one Pavatharani, aged 22 years (date of birth 06.07.2003) to direct the respondents to produce the petitioner’s daughter.
2.Today, the detenue is produced in Court along with one Sankar, who Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, says, she has married on 16.04.2026 at Thiruvarangam Temple.
3.We have ascertained from the detenue that she has married Sankar voluntarily and is not being kept under illegal detention.
4.Recording the same, this habeas corpus petition is closed. No costs.
