Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5331/2026 of Mathavan 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. 5331 of
{CNR: HCMD011348772026}
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Mathavan
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Commissioner of Police
Madurai City.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police
Thallakulam
Madurai City.
3. The Inspector of Police
Thallakulam Police Station (L and O)
Madurai 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 1 to 2 to preserve the CCTV footage of the 3rd respondent police station dt. 30.08.2026 from 6.00
p.m. to 10.00 p.m. based on the petitioner's representation dt. 17.09.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthiah Poosari Amalan for M/s.Tamil Law Firm 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 1 to 2 to preserve the CCTV footage of the 3rd respondent police station dt. 30.08.2026 from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. based on the petitioner's representation dt. 17.09.2026.
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. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the respondent police are ready and willing to preserve the CCTV footage of the third respondent police station dated 30.08.2026, covering the time between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
4. Recording the said submission, the third respondent is directed to preserve the CCTV footage of the third respondent police station dated 30.08.2026 (from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and incorporate the same as documentary evidence in Crime No. 633 of 2026 dated 30.08.2026, and furnish a copy thereof to the petitioner as and when required.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 23.09.2026 TM To
1. The Commissioner of Police Madurai City.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Thallakulam Madurai City.
3. The Inspector of Police Thallakulam Police Station (L and O) Madurai City.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5331 of 2026 23.09.2026