The Madras High Court on Friday (20th November) appointed an Advocate Commissioner to enquire into the allegations of a person that his friend (the Detenu), is under the illegal custody of his own wife (Detenu’s wife).
The Bench of Justice M. M. Sundresh and Justice D. Krishnakumar was hearing a habeas corpus plea filed by the friend of the alleged Detenu, inter alia, alleging that the Detenu is in the illegal custody of the third respondent, who is none other than his wife.
Arguments put forth
The Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the third respondent (wife of the alleged Detenu) is keeping her husband (the Detenu) under her illegal custody along with two other persons by forcibly giving him the treatment as if he is a drunkard.
It was submitted that the condition of the Detenu is precarious and he is not under the influence of alcohol at any point of time.
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