Writ of Habeas Corpus an extraordinary remedy, not available to husband "as a matter of course" to regain his wife: Allahabad High Court

"It is writ of right and not a writ of course and may be granted only on reasonable ground or probable cause being shown," the Court said.
Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court

Issuance of a writ of Habeas copus at the behest of a husband to regain his wife may not be available as a matter of course and the power in this regard may be exercised only when a clear case is made out, the Allahabad High Court held (Soniya v. State of UP).

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