IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.M.JOSEPH & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.L.JOSEPH FRANCIS THURSDAY, THE 30TH JUNE 2011 / 9TH ASHADHA 1933 WP(Crl.).No. 236 of 2011(S) --------------------------- PETITIONER: --------------- RARIMOL, AGED 23,D/O.K.P.RAJAPPAN, CHAPPAYIPARAMBIL HOUSE,'HAPPY VILLA', NANDHYATTUKUNNAM, KALIKULANGARA,NORTH PARAVUR, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.G.SREEKUMAR (CHELUR) RESPONDENTS: ---------------------- 1. THE STATE OF KERALA,REP.BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVT., HOME DEPARTMENT,GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001. 2. THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, AROOR POLICE STATION,ERNAKULAM DISTRICT 688 534. 3. PRAMOD K.R,S/O.RADHAKRISHNAN, KANDATHIL HOUSE,AROOR, NEAR PALLIYARKAVU TEMPLE, CHERTHALA TALUK,ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT,NOW WORKING AS JUNIOR ENGINEER, AIRCELL, VYTTILA, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT 682 019. 4. RADHAKRISHNAN, KANDATHIL VEEDU, AROOR,NEAR PALLIYARKAVU TEMPLE,CHERTHALA TALUK, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT 688 524. 5. THANKAMMA,W/O.RADHAKRISHNAN, KANDATHIL VEEDU,AROOR,NEAR PALLIYARKAVU TEMPLE, CHERTHALA TALUK, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT 688 524. GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SHRI C M KAMAPPU FOR R1&2 ADV. SRI.R.PREMCHAND FOR R3-5 THIS WRIT PETITION (CRIMINAL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 30/06/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: APPENDIX PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXT.P1: A TRUE COPY OF THE COMPLAINT BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE NORTH PARAVUR DT.27.4.2011 EXT.P2: A TRUE COPY OF THE COMPALINT LODGED ON 26.4.2011 BEFORE THE NORTH PARAVUR POLICE. EXT.P3 : A TRUE COPY OF THE ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE REFERENCE CARD ISSUED BY THE K M K HOSPITAL, NORTH PARAVUR DT.NIL. EXT.P4: A TRUE COPY OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THIRD RESPONDENT DT.29.12.2010 BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, ERNAKULAM. EXT.P5: A TRUE COPY OF THE FIR IN CRIM 269 OF 2011 OF THE AROOR POLICE DT.23.4.2011. EXT.P6: A TRUE COPY OF THE FIR IN CRIME 587 OF 2011 OF THE NORTH PARAVUR POLICE DT.27.4.2011. RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS: EXT.R3(a): TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DT.4.5.2011 IN CRL.M.P. NO.1163 OF 2011 OF THE SESSIONS COURT, ALAPPUZHA. // TRUE COPY/ PA TO JUDGE K.M. JOSEPH & M. L. JOSEPH FRANCIS, JJ. ----------------------------------------- W.P.(C).NO. 236 OF 2011S ------------------------------------------ Dated this the 30th day of June, 2011 JUDGMENT K.M. Joseph, J. The petitioner has approached this Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus for the production of her child born in her marriage with the 3rd respondent. Respondents 4 and 5 are the parents of the 3rd respondent. Allegation of detention is made against respondents 3 to 5. 2. A detailed counter affidavit is filed by respondents 3 to 5. We heard learned counsel for the parties. We would think that it would be appropriate if we relegate the petitioner to approach the concerned Family Court or other competent Forum and seek appropriate orders. Without prejudice to the right of the petitioner or the third respondent to approach the concerned Family Court or other competent Forum to seek appropriate orders, we close the Writ Petition. W.P.(C).NO. 236 OF 2011 2 3. We direct that the petitioner will hand back custody of the minor child to the 3rd respondent at the office of the learned counsel for the third respondent at 6.00 p.m. today.(30.6.2011). K.M. JOSEPH, JUDGE M.L. JOSEPH FRANCIS, JUDGE dl W.P.(C).NO. 236 OF 2011 3 K.M. JOSEPH & M. L. JOSEPH FRANCIS, JJ. ----------------------------------------- W.P.(CRL).NO. 236 OF 2011 S ------------------------------------------ Dated this the 15th June, 2011 ORDER K.M. Joseph, J. For further consideration, call this case on 23.6.2011 at 1/30 PM in the Chambers. Petitioner will hand over custody of the minor child, Mayuka to the third respondent, who can keep custody of the child till the next date of posting. He shall produce the minor child on the said day. K.M. JOSEPH, JUDGE M.L. JOSEPH FRANCIS, JUDGE kbk. W.P.(C).NO. 236 OF 2011 4 H/O.0