Ved Prakash v. State & Anr

Delhi High Court · 09 May 2012 · 2012:DHC:10571-DB
S. Ravindra Bhat; S.P. Garg
W.P.(CRL) 575/2012
2012:DHC:10571-DB
family petition_dismissed

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The Delhi High Court held that an adult daughter who voluntarily chooses to live with her husband after marriage cannot be compelled to be produced before the Court against her will.

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$-6 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
W.P.(CRL) 575/2012
CRL.M.A.4689/2012
VED PRAKASH Petitioner
Through: Mr. Rajesh Rai with Mr. Vikram Singh, Advocates.
VERSUS
STATE & ANR Respondents
Through: Mr. Pawan Sharma, Standing Counsel (Crl.) on behalf of State.
Mr. Dayanand Sharma with Mr. Mahesh Kumar, Counsel for Ms. Mona.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG
09.05.2012 The Writ Petitioner seeks a directionfor tlie productionof Mona, his eldest daughterwho
I is aged 18 years. It is alleged thaton 10.04.2012 Mona leftherhouse for school to appear inthe senior secondary examination but went missing. The petitioner also claims to have lodged a complaint with the police but with no result.
Onthe previous date of hearing, while issuing notices, the Court had noted the statement of the learned Standing Counsel that Monahad married Varun Saini on 10.04.2012 and that she expressed her desire to stay with him. TheCourt had recorded thatbut nevertheless required the police authorities to ensure the presence of Mona and Varun. Both are present today in the
Court. Mona's views were also ascertained in the chamber by the Court and she wishes to continue her stay with him. She stated that her marriage with Varun was performed on
10.04.2012. Mona states that her date of birth is 08.02.1994.
In view of these developments, we are satisfied that Mona is safe and being a major wishes to live in her matrimonial home.
W.P. (CRL) 575/2012 is disposed of in the above terms. .
S. RAVINDRA BHAT, J irP.GARG, J MAY 09, 2012/vks/
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JUDGMENT