V. RAVI CHANDRAN versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

V. RAVI CHANDRAN versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Given the inability of State police authorities to trace the minor after extensive efforts, in extraordinary circumstances for the protection of the child's health and safety, the Central Bureau of Investigation should be assigned the task of tracing and producing the minor before the Court, with full police powers...

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Parties
Petitioner: V. Ravi Chandran; Respondent: Union of India; Respondent: Vijayashree Voora; Respondent: States of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh; Respondent: Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu; Respondent: Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh; Respondent: Parents of Vijayashree Voora
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 August 2009
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (criminal) / Interim Order
Outcome
Registry of the Supreme Court is directed to write to the Director, Central Bureau of Investigation to trace the minor and produce him before the Court. CBI officers assigned the task will have all powers of police officers for search and issue of non-bailable warrants.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Writ of Habeas Corpus
Family Law Constitutional Law Child Custody Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Parties

V. Ravi Chandran

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

Vijayashree Voora

Respondent

States of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Respondent

Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu

Respondent

Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh

Respondent

Parents of Vijayashree Voora

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (criminal) / Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should Central Bureau of Investigation be requested to trace the minor child in the habeas corpus petition filed by the father?
  2. 2 Protection of the health and safety of the minor child Adithya Chandran.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the inability of State police authorities to trace the minor after extensive efforts, in extraordinary circumstances for the protection of the child's health and safety, the Central Bureau of Investigation should be assigned the task of tracing and producing the minor before the Court, with full police powers as necessary.

Court Disposition

Registry of the Supreme Court is directed to write to the Director, Central Bureau of Investigation to trace the minor and produce him before the Court. CBI officers assigned the task will have all powers of police officers for search and issue of non-bailable warrants.

Orders

  • Registry to write to Director, CBI requesting him to trace minor Adithya Chandran.
  • CBI officers to have full police powers including issue of non-bailable warrants and pick up minor wherever found.