Rajasthan HC Orders Per-emptory Cost In Paramour's Habeas Corpus Petition

The Rajasthan High Court recently directed a parmour, seeking the release of his partner from the alleged illegal custody of her mother, to deposit Rs. 50,000 as per-emptory cost.

Dinesh Chaudhary claimed that he came in touch with the detenu, a married woman, via Instagram. He claimed that the detenu was unhappy in her marriage and therefore, went away with him to Desuri and prepared the marriage affidavit. Later, they went to Gujarat, from where she was brought back by the Police and her maternal relatives.

Chaudhary further submitted that though the detenu had expressed a desire of going with her mother, the statement was made under duress.

The division bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Kuldeep Mathur, upon hearing the petition, directed the petitioner to deposit a sum of Rs. 50,000 with the Registry, only after which the detenue shall be produced before the Court.