Constitution of India, 1950
Article 226—Writ—Habeas corpus—When the plea before the court is that a person should be protected against persons with whom she is moving on her own free will by making personal life choices, the High Court has to recognized the right of ‘choice’ of the alleged detenu—Right to life, liberty and dignity is to be respected while deciding the issue—As the detenu, who is an adult, has expressed her desire to live her live in the manner she chooses, no fetters can be placed on the same—No restriction can also be imposed regarding the place where she should stay—Petition dismissed.
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