248 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8158-2025 Date of decision :27.08.2025 DEEPAK KUMAR ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Mr. Vishal Satija, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Toor, A.A.G., Punjab. Mr. Jobanbir Singh, Advocate for Mr. Vikram Anand, Advocate for respondent No.4. Mr. Sukhjit Singh, Advocate for respondent No.6. **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J. (ORAL) The prayer in the present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for issuance of a writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus for appointment of a Warrant Officer seeking release of Manasvi Kaushal (detenue), the daughter of the petitioner from the custody of respondent No.6-mother. Mr. Jobanbir Singh, Advocate for Mr. Vikram Anand, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.4 and has filed his Vakalatnama. The same is taken on record. Mr. Sukhjit Singh, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.6 and has filed his Vakalatnama. The same is taken on record. JITESH LAL 2025.08.29 09:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-8158-2025 -2- The detenue namely, Manasvi Kaushal along with her mother present in Court states that she wishes to reside with her mother and not with her father, the petitioner. In view of the above, no further orders are required to be passed by this Court. Disposed of. (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE 27.08.2025 JITESH Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No JITESH LAL 2025.08.29 09:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document