Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5267/2026 of M.Irulandi Vs The Superintendent of Police on 22 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 22.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5267 of
{CNR: HCMD011324182026}
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M.Irulandi
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Ramanathapuram District,
Ramanathapuram.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Kamuthi Sub-Division,
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Inspector Of Police
Abiramam Police Station,
Ramanathapuram District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to take appropriate legal action on the petitioners complaint dt. 02.09.2026, which discloses offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, through the third respondent and in accordance with law.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5267 of 2026
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Selvakumar
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 herein to take appropriate legal action on the petitioners complaint dt. 02.09.2026, which discloses offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, through the third respondent and in accordance with law.
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. This petition has been filed seeking a direction to take action based on the petitioner's complaint dated 02.09.2026, alleging no action by the respondents despite offences being attracted under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and BNS.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner's complaint was received, but there was a technical problem in the
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5267 of 2026 CCTNS 2.0 portal which delayed the processing. He submitted that the technical problem has now been rectified to a certain extent, and consequently, the petitioner's complaint has been registered as Crime No. 164 of 2026 under Sections 189(2), 296(b), 126(2) and 351(3) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (POA) Act. A copy of the First Information Report (FIR) has been produced before this Court and also served upon the learned counsel for the petitioner.
5. In view of the fact that the complaint has been attended by the respondent police and an FIR in Crime No. 164 of 2026 has been registered on 21.09.2026, nothing survives for further adjudication in this petition.
6. Accordingly, this Petition stands disposed of. 22.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kamuthi Sub-Division, Ramanathapuram District.
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3. The Inspector Of Police Abiramam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5267 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5267 of 2026 22.09.2026
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