225 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-8105-2026 Date of Decision:24.07.2026 Rahul Masih …Petitioner Vs. State of Haryana and Ors. …Respondents Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present: S.I Raj Kumar along with detenue Aanchal. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the present Criminal Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of B.N.S.S with a prayer to issue a Writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus to direct the official respondents to produce the alleged detenue namely Aanchal before this Court and to release her from the illegal and unlawful custody of the private respondents. 2. In compliance of the order dated 09.07.2026 passed by this Court, respondent No.3 has produced Aanchal before this Court. 3. I have interacted with her and she submits that she is major and is well qualified. She further submits that she was happily residing with her parents at Gharaunda. She was never confined illegally by any of the private respondents and she was living with private respondents out of her free own will. She further submits that she had performed marriage with the petitioner on 26.03.2026 and wants to go with the petitioner. HITESH 2026.07.24 13:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh CRWP-8105-2026 -2 4. Since, detenue Aanchal is major and was not confined in illegal custody by anyone, she is at liberty to go to a place of her choice. 5. In view of the above, no further orders are required to be passed by this Court and the petition is accordingly, disposed of. 6. A copy of this order be given to the learned State counsel under the signature of Bench Secretary of this Court. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 24.07.2026 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2026.07.24 13:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh