RANI KASHYAP Vs. STATE OF U.P.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petition seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing respondent no.2 (Superintendent, Rajkiya Mahila Sharnalaya, Prag Narayan Road, Lucknow) to produce the detenue/petitioner and release her from custody. The petition also seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari quashing order dated 01.09.2018 (Annexure - 1) vide which the petitioner was confined to the Nari Niketan.

(2.) Gist of the issue raised by the petitioner is recorded in order dated 22.11.2018. The order reads as under:-

(3.) It has been asserted on behalf of the petitioner that the petitioner being in love with the deponent Sonu Gautam got married to him according to Hindu Rites and Rituals. Learned counsel has drawn attention of the Court towards Annexures - 2 and 3 in evidence of the marriage.