Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5455/2026 of Sabari Pandian Vs The Commissioner Police on 30 September 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5455 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5455 of 2026
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Sabari Pandian
S/o.Packiyam,
D.No.95/2,
Maruthupandiyar Street,
Gandhipuram,
K.Pudur,
Madurai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Commissioner Police
Madurai City,
Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police
K.Pudur Police Station,
Madurai.
..Respondent(s)
To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to remove the petitioners name from history sheet opened in History Sheet No.13 of 2022 on the file of the 2nd respondent based on petitioner representation dated 18.09.2026 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Vinodh
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the petitioners name from history sheet opened in History Sheet No.13 of 2022 on the file of the 2nd respondent based on petitioner representation dated 18.09.2026 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if a direction is issued to the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation within a time frame.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner is involved in some previous cases.
5. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the cases pending against the petitioner are falsely foisted against him. He further
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submitted that although the petitioner submitted a representation on 18.09.2026 seeking removal of his name from the History Sheet, it remains pending without any progress. Hence, he prayed for suitable directions to the respondents.
6. Considering the limited scope of the prayer, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.09.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.
30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No TM To
1. The Commissioner Police Madurai City, Madurai.
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2. The Inspector of Police K.Pudur Police Station, Madurai.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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DR.P.MURUGAN, J. TM WP Crl.(MD) No. 5455 of 2026 30-09-2026
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