The Jharkhand High Court has addressed a young woman’s accusations against her brother living overseas, expressing concern over the police’s lack of action. In response to a habeas corpus petition, the court summoned the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jamshedpur to explain the absence of an FIR despite a formal complaint by the woman. The woman claimed that her brother, based in Australia, falsely labeled her as mentally ill to seize family property, leading to her involuntary confinement in a Ranchi mental hospital.
The court criticized the police for their inaction on the serious allegations and demanded an explanation from the SSP. The petitioner, facing financial hardship with her ailing parents in Jamshedpur, accused her brother of fraudulently acquiring their grandfather’s property and selling it. She alleged that her brother orchestrated her confinement in psychiatric facilities to prevent her from claiming her rights.
Noting the gravity of the situation, the High Court instructed the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary to assist in locating the brother abroad. Additionally, the court directed the SSP to ensure the safety of the woman and her parents, warning of consequences for any harm. The court also urged the petitioner’s mother’s counsel to explore a possible settlement and submit agreed-upon terms before the next hearing.
