Madras High Court

Madras High Court: Petition Withdrawn in Alleged Illegal Control Case

Updated
Sep 28, 2025 4:45 PM
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Quick Summary: Ganesan filed a request to free his wife and son from what he said was illegal control. The case was closed after he took back his request.

The Request: Ganesan's Plea

Ganesan, the person who filed the request, wanted the court to free his wife, Selvi, and their 6-year-old son, Dashwath, from what he claimed was illegal control by a man named Sarath.

"Ganesan wanted to free his family from Sarath's control."

Who's Who: Key People Involved

  • Ganesan: The person who filed the request, worried about his family's safety.
  • Selvi and Dashwath: Ganesan's wife and son, supposedly in illegal control.
  • Sarath: The person accused of holding them.
  • Judges: The case was overseen by Justice J. Nisha Banu and Justice S. Sounthar.

Legal Representation: The Lawyers

  • For Ganesan: Mr. M. Rajkumar represented him in court.
  • For the Respondents: Mr. A. Damodaran, the Additional Public Prosecutor, represented the police.

The Decision: Petition Withdrawn

The court did not continue with the case because Ganesan's lawyer asked to take back the request. This was officially recorded.

"The request is dismissed as withdrawn."

Summary of the Verdict

The case was closed without further action. The judges, Justice J. Nisha Banu and Justice S. Sounthar, dismissed it after Ganesan decided to withdraw his request.