Madras High Court
WP CRL./2701/2026 of M.G.R.Nambi Vs The Inspector of Police on 13 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
WP Crl. No. 2701 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012352822026}
M.G.R.Nambi,
S/o Ramaraj, Plot No.A4, Second Street,
Asthalakshmi Nagar, Mangdu, Chennai.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Inspector of Police,
K2 Police Station, Ayanavaram,
No.224, Konnur High Road,
Tagore Nagar,
Chinna Chembarambakkam, Chennai.
2.Ms.Aishwarya
No.293, KH Road, VTC - Ayanavaram,
Chennai.
(R2 is suo motu impleaded as per the order of this court dated 08.10.2026 in WP.Crl.No.2701 of 2026)
Respondent(s)
PRAYER
To issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent not to resort to any coercive action, including registration of an FIR, arrest or remand, against the petitioner pursuant to the enquiry ordered by this Hon’ble Court vide order dated 11.03.2026 in W.P.(Crl).No.413 of 2026, and further direct the respondent
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to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 22.09.2026, which was delivered on 24.09.2026, and grant the petitioner a further period of three months to comply with the balance undertaking, having regard to the petitioner’s age and health condition.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.Saravanan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.Arun Anbumani
Additional Public Prosecutor for R1
Mr.A.Gouthaman for R2
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ORDER
Heard Mr.M.Saravanan for the petitioner, Mr.Arun Anbumani, Additional Public Prosecutor for 1st respondent and Mr.A.Gouthaman for 2nd respondent.
2. The 2nd respondent had moved this Court by way of a writ petition in W.P.Crl.No.413 of 2026. She wanted the respondent police to enquire into the complaint. Her complaint being that the writ petitioner herein would secure her a Government job, in case she hands over 15 sovereigns of gold. The 2nd respondent herein stated that she has handed over 15 sovereigns of gold, but the job never came through. Therefore, she lodged a complaint on 12.02.2026 with the 1st respondent herein in W.P.Crl.No.413 of 2026. As no action was taken, she came before this Court by way of the aforesaid writ petition. This Court passed an order on 11.03.2026, calling upon the Inspector of Police, K2 Police Station, Ayanavaram, Chennai, to conduct an enquiry and take appropriate action.
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3. The 1st respondent herein commenced an enquiry and found the allegation made by the 2nd respondent to be true. Therefore, he called upon the petitioner herein to return the jewels. The petitioner herein agreed to return the jewels and returned 3 sovereigns of gold out of 15 sovereigns. He assured that he will return the remaining, but did not do so. As the 1st respondent was acting on the directions of this Court, he seems to have called upon the petitioner to return the remaining 12 sovereigns of gold. Hence, the present writ petition.
4. Mr.M.Saravanan urged that the petitioner is a senior citizen and requires three (3) months time to return the gold jewels. Mr.A.Gouthaman, who is appearing for the defacto complainant, states that more than 10 months have passed from the time he had secured an order before this Court, the petitioner has been evading the repayment.
5. Considering the age, the petitioner is granted four (4) weeks time to return the balance of 12 sovereigns of gold jewels. In case he does not return the gold jewels, the police shall immediately swing into action and take all the necessary steps to vigorously prosecute the writ petitioner. The fact that the petitioner is a senior citizen is not a license to cheat the young, who are looking forward for a Government employment.
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6. In the result, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands ordered in the above terms.
7. Post this case ‘For Reporting Compliance’ on 11.11.2026 at the top of the list. 13-10-2026 krk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No
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1. The Inspector of Police, K2 Police Station, Ayanavaram, No.224, Konnur High Road, Tagore Nagar, Chinna Chembarambakkam, Chennai.
2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.
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