SCR.A/1506/1997 of RAMKISHAN RAMNATH PAL Vs STATE OF GUJARAT on 24 December 1997

1. Whether Reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgements?

2. To be referred to the Reporter or not?

3. Whether Their Lordships wish to see the fair copy of the judgement?

4. Whether this case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution of India, 1950 of any Order made thereunder?

5. Whether it is to be circulated to the Civil Judge?

-------------------------------------------------------------- RAMKISHAN RAMNATH PALVersus STATE OF GUJARAT

-------------------------------------------------------------- Appearance:

MR PK PANCHOLI for Petitioner

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for Respondent No. 1

-------------------------------------------------------------- CORAM : MR.JUSTICE B.C.PATEL and MR.JUSTICE C.K.BUCH

Date of decision: 24/12/97

ORAL JUDGEMENT (Per Patel, J.)

On 17.12.1997, we have ascertained the desire of Shivkumari. However, looking to her appearance she was sent to the Civil Surgeon for opinion. In view of the Shivkumari. However, looking to her appearance she was sent to the Civil Surgeon for opinion. In view of the facts and circumstances, we thought it fit to keep Shivkumari in Mahipatram Roopram Ashram till this date. Before this, she was also called in the Court. Workers of the Jyoti Sangh have assisted in the matter, and they have also ascertained that she was not in wrongful confinement. Shivkumari has expressed her desire not to go to her parental house. In view of this, we permit Shivkumari to go wherever she likes.

We place on record our appreciation for the services rendered by the workers of Jyoti Sangh.

This petition stands rejected. Notice is discharged.

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