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Habeas Corpus
Karnataka High Court fines 72-year-old woman ₹2 lakh for frivolous habeas corpus petition
“The filing of this kind of litigation should not be encouraged by this court and the same should be deprecated.”
“No law prevents her from living with married man”: Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to adult woman who eloped with a married man
“She cannot be treated like Chasser. She has a mind of her own and the right to make a decision, whether right or wrong, with regard to the person with whom she wants to live.”
Inside Madras High Court’s decision recognising same-sex couples’ right to form a family
“Marriage is not the sole mode to found a family. The concept of “chosen family” is now well-settled and acknowledged in LGBTQIA+ jurisprudence. The Supreme Court may not have may not have legalised marriage between same sex couples; they can very well form a family”.
‘Mother equal natural guardian, cannot be implicated in kidnapping her child’; P&H HC dismisses uncle’s habeas corpus plea for custody of 12-year-old nephew
The Court noted that the mother, who ordinarily resides in Australia, merely responded to the distress call of her child who was left with the house help by his father while he was on a business trip.
MP High Court seeks State response on detention of a man over alleged WhatsApp threat to Prime Minister’s cavalcade
“In a democratic country, protestors can protest but they cannot disturb the protocol of Prime Minister and Vice President;” State argued.
‘No illegal confinement by State’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses habeas corpus plea seeking release of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal
“Jagjit Singh is said to be free to go home after seeking discharge from the hospital. In such circumstances, it cannot be said that he is in illegal confinement of the State. However, the State is directed to ensure that there should be no hindrance if the family members, friends, relatives, or any other person wish to see him in the hospital.”
Man in live-in relationship with his married sister has no right to file Habeas Corpus petition: Rajasthan High Court
“There is no fundamental right of a person to have a live-in relationship with a woman legally married to another man and, more particularly, when the woman appears to be his own sister.”
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‘Court’s power cannot be run down by seeking random directions, where there is legal course’; Telangana HC dismisses husband’s habeas corpus plea for wife’s production
The Court stated that the writ of habeas corpus was the most powerful safeguard against arbitrary acts of the executive, or even of private individuals, transgressing personal liberty.
‘Uncomfortable questions during court proceedings not humiliation’; SC dismisses woman’s plea seeking clarification from police on remarks made on her divorce
“It is the duty of the Court to reach the truth of the matter and such exercise may demand putting forward certain questions and suggestions which may be uncomfortable to some.”
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Missing persons cases can’t be brought under Habeas Corpus, unless illegal detention is established: MP High Court
“Cases of missing persons are to be registered under the regular provisions of the Penal Code and the Police officials concerned are bound to investigate the same in the manner prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure.”
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2024 SCC Vol. 9 Part 2
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — S. 20 — Civil suit — Maintainability — Issue of territorial jurisdiction — Adjudication of, as preliminary issue
Supreme Court closes Habeas Corpus proceedings against Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Yoga Centre
The matter revolves around a habeas corpus petition filed in the Madras High Court by a father who alleged that Isha Foundation is engaging in manipulative practices, effectively brainwashing individuals and making them monks.
Supreme Court sets aside MP High Court order transferring toddler’s custody from maternal aunts to father; Allows father and grandparents to meet child once a fortnight
Supreme Court said that this is not a case where custody of the child can be disturbed in a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
‘Identity and autonomy of adult woman are not defined by her relationships/familial obligations’; P&H HC dismisses habeas corpus petition to release 30-year-old woman to her father
It is crucial to reaffirm that an adult woman, like any other citizen, possesses the right to be treated as an independent and autonomous individual, free from coercion and undue influence.
‘Child who does not get mother’s love may be unaffectionate and uncaring in his life’; Punjab and Haryana HC directs father to hand over minor son’s custody to mother
Since there was no order passed by any court for handing over the custody of the child to the father, so custody of the minor child at this tender age by the father cannot be considered as legal.
Parental love or concern cannot interfere with an individual’s right to choose whom they wish to marry: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court noted that the woman is well-employed at NATPAC, Thiruvananthapuram, and is about 27 years old