Habeas Corpus Petition Not Maintainable If Wife Elopes with Another Man: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important ruling on the scope of a Habeas Corpus Petition in matrimonial disputes. In the case titled S Murgan VERSUS The Superintendent of Police and Others, the Court clarified that such a petition is not maintainable when an adult woman voluntarily elopes with another person, but emphasized protection of minor children. Background of the petition The petitioner, Murugan, approached the High Court stating that…
