224 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-10155-2026 Date of Decision: 27.08.2026 SATISH ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Gurasis Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Senior DAG, Haryana. VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus seeking directions to respondents to produce the detenue who has illegally been detained and confined by respondents No.4 and 5 and further seeking directions to appoint a Warrant Officer. 2. The report of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karnal, has been furnished in Court and the same is taken on record. 3. The detenue, namely Yukti, aged about 23 years, was produced before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karnal, who recorded her statement. A perusal of the said statement reveals that the detenue is a major and has expressed her unequivocal willingness to reside with Satish-petitioner. She has also stated that she is taking such decision voluntarily and of her own free will. 4. Since the detenue is admittedly a major, she is competent to make a choice with regard to her residence and the person with whom she wishes to reside. There is nothing on record to suggest that her decision is the result of any coercion, threat or undue influence. KUMUD VERMA 2026.08.27 18:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRWP-10155-2026 -2- 5. Accordingly, the detenue Yukti is set at liberty to go with and reside with Satish-petitioner, as per her own free will and choice. 6. In view of the aforesaid, no further directions are called for. The present petition is, accordingly, disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 27.08.2026 kv Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No KUMUD VERMA 2026.08.27 18:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh