Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5319/2026 of S.Iyyappan Vs The Commissioner of Police on 23 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5319 of
{CNR: HCMD011339082026}
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S.Iyyappan
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Commissioner of Police,
Tirunelveli City Police,
Tirunelveli.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police
Tirunelveli Town Range,
Tirunelveli City.
3. The Inspector of Police
Tirunelveli Town Police Station,
Tirunelveli City.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to consider the petitioners representation dt.10.08.2026 seeking removal of his name from History Sheet No.137/2008 maintained at 3rd respondent Police Station, within a time as may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar
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For Respondents : 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 consider the petitioners representation dt.10.08.2026 seeking removal of his name from History Sheet No.137/2008 maintained at 3rd respondent Police Station, within a time as may be stipulated 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 submitted that
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5319 of 2026 although the petitioner submitted a representation on 10.08.2026 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 10.08.2026 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 six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 23.09.2026 TM To
1. The Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City Police, Tirunelveli.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Tirunelveli Town Range, Tirunelveli City.
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3. The Inspector of Police Tirunelveli Town Police Station, Tirunelveli City.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5319 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5319 of 2026 23.09.2026
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