habeas corpus

The Court refused to entertain a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her two minor children from their father, stressing that any such disputes must ordinarily be resolved under statutory remedies.

Jharkhand High Court has reprimanded Gumla police for failing to locate a minor girl missing for seven years. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation's progress, suggesting a handover to the CBI. Three special investigation teams have been dispatched to various cities across India.

The Orissa High Court has asked medical authorities in Bhubaneswar to explore safe alternatives for ending the pregnancy of a 16-year-old rape survivor. A medical board previously deemed termination impossible at over 30 weeks due to risks. The court is now investigating methods like an intra-cardiac injection to ensure the mother's safety.

The Orissa High Court has ordered medical officials in Bhubaneswar to investigate safe methods for ending the pregnancy of a 16-year-old rape survivor. A medical board previously deemed termination impossible due to the advanced stage of over 30 weeks. The court seeks to explore alternatives to protect the mother's life while addressing the pregnancy.

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to specify the hospital for collecting DNA samples from the parents of a Bokaro girl whose skeleton was found. The court was informed that the Military Hospital in Namkum is not equipped for this, and a decision on sample collection sites will be made on Monday.

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after eight months following a J&K High Court order quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act. The court found the detention legally unsustainable. Malik, AAP's J&K president, was detained on charges of disturbing public order.

Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to provide information on a minor girl missing since 2018, warning of a potential CBI probe. Despite seven years of police investigation and a special team's efforts in Delhi, the six-year-old's whereabouts remain unknown. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Gumla police investigation.

Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother's plea, stating a father, as a Hindu minor's natural guardian, cannot be deemed to be illegally detaining his children, even if custody was taken forcefully. The court emphasized that such actions only become illegal if they violate a court order, highlighting the father's lawful guardianship.

The Bombay high court ordered the release of 50 stranded crew members from three vessels off Mumbai's coast, prioritizing human life over commercial interests. Justices emphasized that keeping the crew on board was illegal, especially given their depleting food and water supplies. The court criticized owners for their inaction, stating the crew suffered worse than starvation.

The Delhi High Court has permitted a 100% visually impaired interfaith couple to live together, upholding the woman's right to choose her partner. The court emphasized her autonomy despite familial opposition and directed police assistance for their safety. This case highlights the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals asserting their personal choices.

The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan made the observation while dismissing a plea moved by A Hari Nadar, who faces about 24 criminal cases and is currently lodged in the Puzhal Central Prison in connection with a cheating case.

In response to a directive from the Jharkhand High Court, the state's Director General of Police took a proactive step by traveling to Gumla. There, he engaged with Sanjita Kumari's mother and other crucial parties, reflecting on the significant but ultimately ineffective attempts to locate her since she went missing in September 2018.

The Orissa High Court has ordered immediate action to rescue an Odisha woman allegedly held captive in Dubai. A division bench expressed concern over police inaction and directed authorities to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs for her safe return to India. The court emphasized swift intervention following a habeas corpus petition.

The Orissa High Court has ordered immediate action for the rescue and return of an Odisha woman allegedly held illegally in Dubai. The court noted police inaction and directed the deputy solicitor general to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasizing the urgency of diplomatic intervention for her repatriation.

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to respond within a week to a habeas corpus petition concerning 26 Indian nationals allegedly stranded in Russia and forced into the Ukraine war. Families reported their relatives were lured with job promises, had passports seized, and were compelled to join military units. The court's intervention seeks their safe return.

The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the DGP to submit a sealed report on the alleged assault of a missing girl's relative by Pindrajoda police. The court questioned the police's actions against Sabapad Mahto, who was reportedly severely injured. A one-man committee has been formed, and the officer-in-charge suspended.

Following the suspension of 28 police personnel in Bokaro for a botched investigation into a missing girl, the Jharkhand Police Association is demanding the suspension of SP Harvinder Singh. They allege the SP is scapegoating lower-ranking officers to protect himself, while the victim's mother claims the police's inaction led to her daughter's murder.