Madras High Court
CRL OP(MD)/21130/2026 of D.Sasikala Vs The State of Tamilnadu rep b on 12 October 2026
CRL OP(MD) No. 21130 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CRL OP(MD) No. 21130 of 2026
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D.Sasikala
D/o.Divya Prakash,
Thiruvalluvar Nagar,
Kambur Village,
Kambur Panchayat,
Melur Taluk,
Madurai District 625 101.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu rep by
The Superintendent of Police
Madurai District.
2. The State of Tamilnadu, rep by
The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Melur Division,
Madurai District.
3. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By
Inspector Of Police,
Kottampatti Police Station,
Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to issue a direction to the 1st respondent to supervise the interrogation by issuing necessary direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to give the protection to the witnesses and to collect the necessary evidences including CCTV footage and attendance and preserve the same and lay the final report in Crime No.355 of 2026 and 358 of 2026 on the file of __________
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the 3rd respondent police within a period stipulated by this Court based on the representation of the petitioner dated 10.09.2026 submitted to the 1st respondent and pass such further order or other orders.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s. R.Narayanan
For Respondent(s):
M/S.B.Arun,
Government Advocate (crl.side)
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ORDER
The present petition has been filed by the defacto complainant in Cr.Nos.355 and 358 of 2026 on the file of the third respondent police seeking a direction to the first respondent to supervise the investigation process by issuing necessary direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to give protection to the witnesses and to collect the necessary evidences including CCTV footage and attendance and preserve the same and lay the final report in these two crime numbers.
2. A perusal of the records reveals that, based on the complaint lodged by the petitioner herein, an FIR in Crime No. 355 of 2026 was registered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 296(b) and 351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Thereafter, the petitioner was allegedly threatened by the __________
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CRL OP(MD) No. 21130 of 2026 accused persons, following which she attempted to commit suicide. Fortunately, she was rescued, and consequently, a second FIR in Crime No. 358 of 2026 was registered on 10.09.2026 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 189(2), 329(3) and 351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 2002.
3. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, the petitioner has filed the present application seeking witness protection and a direction to the first respondent to supervise the investigation and interrogation of the accused persons.
4. The learned Counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that, since the complaint was lodged a month after the incident, the CCTV footage was no longer available. He further submitted that the attendance records had been preserved and submitted before the jurisdictional Court.
5. Considering the above said facts, this Court is inclined to pass the following orders: __________
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a) The petitioner herein, who is a victim under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is entitled to protection under Section 15(A) of the above said act. Therefore, the respondents herein are directed to provide adequate protection to the petitioner and witnesses.
b) The investigation shall be monitored by the first respondent.
c) The final report shall be filed by the second respondent within a period of three months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
6. With the said observations, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gvn __________
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CRL OP(MD) No. 21130 of 2026 To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur Division, Madurai District.
3. The Inspector Of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District. __________
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