Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Krishnaveni, mother of the detenu Vasanth @ Bablu, filed a Habeas Corpus Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court. The petition sought to quash the detention order dated 06-11-2024 passed by the second respondent (Commissioner of Police) under the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982, and to direct the respondents to produce the detenu, who was confined in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai, and set him at liberty. The case was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice M. Jothiraman. During the hearing, Mr. R. Muniyapparaj, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, submitted that the impugned detention order had already been revoked by the competent authority. In view of this submission, the Court held that no further adjudication was necessary and closed the Habeas Corpus Petition. The order was passed on 24.01.2025.
Headnote
A) Preventive Detention - Habeas Corpus - Revocation of Detention Order - Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982 - The petitioner challenged the detention order under the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982. The Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the detention order had been revoked by the competent authority. The Court held that no further adjudication was required and closed the petition. (Paras 1-2)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Habeas Corpus petition requires adjudication when the impugned detention order has been revoked by the competent authority.
Final Decision
Habeas Corpus Petition closed as infructuous in view of revocation of detention order by competent authority.
Law Points
- Habeas Corpus petition becomes infructuous if detention order is revoked by competent authority
