ANGREJ KAUR versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

The Court is satisfied with the efforts so far by Indian authorities but directs them to continue their attempts to determine the actual status of Surjit Singh, to expeditiously inform the petitioner of progress, and to file a status report on developments within three months.

Parties: Petitioner: Angrej Kaur; Respondent: Union of India and Anr.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 03 May 2005
Procedural Posture: Writ Petition (c) No. 36 of 2005 / Disposal
Outcome: writ petition disposed of with directions
Legal Topics: Article 32, Habeas Corpus, Missing Personnel, Prisoners of War, International Prisoners

Constitutional Law Human Rights Article 32 Habeas Corpus Missing Personnel Prisoners of War International Prisoners

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Parties

Angrej Kaur

Petitioner

Union of India and Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (c) No. 36 of 2005 / Disposal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the authorities have taken adequate steps regarding the whereabouts of Surjit Singh, reported missing and believed to be alive in Pakistan jail
2 Whether further directions should be issued to Indian authorities to pursue the matter

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

writ petition disposed of with directions

Orders

Authorities shall continue efforts to find out the actual position concerning Surjit Singh and expeditiously intimate the petitioner regarding the results of efforts/inquiries made.
Status report indicating latest development shall be filed within three months and placed before the Court.