Madras High Court
HCP/1942/2026 of Maragatham Vs The State Rep. by, The Superintendent of Police on 30 September 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR
AND
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
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CNR: {HCMA012260582026}
1. Maragatham
W/o Anbhazhagan,
No.185, Cross Street, Vadalaprianthan,
Cheyyar Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District,
Tamil Nadu-604 401.
2. Perumal
S/o Subiramani,
No.123, Pillayar Koil Street, Meyyur Post, Meyyur, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu – 632 317.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Inspector of Police
Anakkavoor Police Station,
Tiruvannamalai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER:
Habeas Corpus Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the Respondents to produce A.Monisha, 24 year old adult woman and P.Poojasri 1
year 9 months 21 days old girl toddler child born on 26.11.2024 before this Court and to set them at liberty.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Anbharasu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz,
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by N.Sathish Kumar J.) This Habeas Corpus Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a direction, directing the respondents to produce the petitioner’s daughter and granddaughter namely A Monisha, aged about 24 years and P.Poojasri, aged about 1½ years before this Court.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that her daughter A Monisha, aged about 24 years and P.Poojasri, aged about 1½ years went missing from 31.08.2026. It is the grievance of the petitioner that despite his complaint, no effective steps have been taken by the police to secure his sister.
3. On instructions, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that, on a complaint lodged by the petitioner, a case of “Woman Missing” & “Girl Missing” was registered on 01.09.2026 in Crime No. 112 of 2026 by the Anakkavoor Police Station. He submitted that the enquiry conducted so far revealed that the petitioner’s daughter, A Monisha, who aged about 24 years, had a love affair with one Jaisurya, and allegedly eloped with him along with her granddaughter. It is further submitted that the police are continuing their search and investigation.
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4. Let the investigation be continued in this regard and if the respondent police is able to found the detenu and her granddaughter, they shall be produced before the concerned Judicial Magistrate. As the investigation so far reveals that there is no illegal detention, no further orders are required for this petition.
5. Accordingly, this Habeas Corpus Petition is closed. (N.S.K.,J.) (K.R.S.,J.) 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SSI To:
1. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Inspector of Police Anakkavoor Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District.
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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J. AND K.RAJASEKAR, J. SSI HCP No. 1942 of 2026 30-09-2026