Madras High Court
HCP(MD)/1210/2026 of S.Samayan Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 2 November 2026
HCP(MD) No. 1210 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.GUNASEKARAN
HCP(MD) No. 1210 of 2026
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S.Samayan
S/o.Subramani,
3/379, Gandhi Nagar,
Pothumbu,
Madurai North Taluk,
Madurai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep by,
The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai District.
2. The Inspector of Police
Alanganallur Police Station,
Alanganallur,
Madurai District.
3. Ajithkumar
S/o.Perumal,
Annamalai Kadai Street,
Pothumbu,
Madurai North Taluk,
Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Habeas Corpus Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to produce the detenue, aged about 17 years, daughter of the petitioner before this __________
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Hon'ble Court for eventual restoration to the custody of the petitioner herein.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.M.Kaliraj
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.C.Christopher
Additional Public Prosecutor for R1
and R2
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M. NIRMAL KUMAR J.) Pursuant to the order passed by this Court dated 05.10.2026, the victim girl was produced before this Court by the second respondent.
2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the victim girl was produced before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Vadipatti, on 31.10.2026 and, thereafter, she was sent along with her parents.
3. Today, we interacted with the victim girl and her parents. The victim girl stated that her parents were making arrangements for her marriage against her wishes. Hence, she had left her house. On the other hand, her parents stated that the victim girl was on friendly terms with the third respondent, who is a school dropout, works as a mason and allegedly does not have good character or habits. They further stated that the third respondent had taken the victim girl with him and stayed with __________
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HCP(MD) No. 1210 of 2026 her at various places. The petitioner's apprehension is that the victim girl might have been subjected to abuse. The petitioner further submitted that, after great difficulty, he had secured admission for the victim girl at Fatima College, where she is pursuing B.Sc. (Zoology). She is the first graduate in the family and has two younger sisters. According to the petitioner, she should be a role model for her younger sisters and not a demoralising influence on the family.
3. The petitioner further submitted that he would take care of the victim girl and was willing to take his daughter back home and continue to provide her with education and all necessary support.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, in this case, the respondent Police had let off the third respondent without taking appropriate action in accordance with law.
5. In view of the above, the petitioner is at liberty to appear before the second respondent Police and produce materials substantiating his apprehension. Thereafter, it is for the second respondent to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. __________
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6. Accordingly, this Habeas Corpus Petition is disposed of. (M.N.K.,J.) (N.G.N.,J.) 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No smn2 __________
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HCP(MD) No. 1210 of 2026 To
1. The Superintendent of Police Madurai District
2. The Inspector of Police Alanganallur Police Station Alanganallur Madurai District
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai __________
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