Horil Manjhi v. State of Punjab & Ors.
Case at a glance
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Judgment
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY Present: Mr. Aditya Partap Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Hans, AAG, Punjab. AARADHNA SAWHNEY , J (ORAL) By way of filing present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, petitioner has sought for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus, directing the official respondents to get the detenues released from the illegal custody of respondent Nos.4 & 5. Status report filed by way of affidavit of Tarlochan Singh, DSP, Samrala, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana in Court today is taken on record. It stands noticed therein that the inquiry was conducted by the Naib Tehsildar, Samrala, who recorded statement of the detenues, vide which they pointed out that they have not been illegally detained by the brick kiln owner. Allegations levelled by the petitioner that detenues have been illegally detained by the private respondents were thus found to be false. Faced with the situation, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the petition. Dismissed as having been rendered infructuous.
04.12.2025 ( AARADHNA SAWHNEY ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No MANOJ KUMAR 2025.12.10 03:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order
Questions this judgment answers
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Which court decided this case, and when?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, on 04 Dec 2025. The bench was AARADHNA SAWHNEY.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
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