Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 06-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Mathipandiyan (resident of Siraiyan Kadu, Chettipulam, Nagapattinam) under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking a writ of habeas corpus for his brother Niraipandy, aged 33, who was detained in Central Prison, Cuddalore pursuant to detention order dated 31‑10‑2025 (C.O.C.No.36 of 2025).
- Respondents included the State represented by the Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, the District Magistrate & Collector of Nagapattinam, Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Prison, and Inspector of Police.
- The petitioner requested production of the detainee before the Court and his release, along with any other appropriate orders.
- Learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) informed the Court that the detention order dated 31‑10‑2025 had been revoked by Government Order G.O.Rt.No.8289 issued by the Home, Prohibition and Excise (XV) Department on 10‑12‑2025.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after noting the revocation, closed the habeas corpus petition as there was no longer any detention order to enforce.
- No costs were awarded to either party.
Topics: Habeas Corpus, Detention Order Revocation, Judicial Review