D BALA MURUGAN v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2024 · 2024:DHC:799-DB
SURESH KUMAR KAIT; MANOJ JAIN
W.P.(CRL) 328/2024
2024:DHC:799-DB
criminal petition_dismissed

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The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition as the alleged detainee, being a major, was not under unlawful confinement and was free to decide her own affairs.

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W.P.(CRL) 328/2024
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 31.01.2024
W.P.(CRL) 328/2024
D BALA MURUGAN ..... Petitioner
Through: Ms. Rashi Aggarwal, Advocate.
VERSUS
STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. ..... Respondents
Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, standing counsel (Crl.)
WITH
Ms. Priyam Aggarwal, Advocate
WITH
Inspector Naveen
Kumar, PS Karol Bagh.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN
JUDGMENT
(oral)

1. The present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been instituted on behalf of the petitioner, praying as follows: - “a) accept this petition and to issue appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of Habeas Corpus thereby directing and commanding the Respondents No.1 to 5 to secure the liberty and custody of Mrs. Priyanka Sangwan from the unlawful detention and custody by the Respondents No.5 to 7;”

2. The alleged missing daughter, who is major, has been produced in the Court and she submits that there is some settlement in their families. She also states that she is not under any illegal confinement.

3. Though, she got married in the year 2019, in Arya Samaj Mandir however, their families would now like to perform social ceremony. W.P.(CRL) 328/2024

4. In view of the above, no order is required to be passed as even therefore, she is major and is at liberty to take her own decision.

5. The petition is disposed of accordingly.

(SURESH KUMAR KAIT) JUDGE (MANOJ JAIN)

JUDGE JANUARY 31, 2024