Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5298/2026 of T.Kasthuri 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. 5298 of
{CNR: HCMD011295062026}
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T.Kasthuri
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police
Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Inspector of Police
District Crime Branch,
(DCB II Land Grabbing Department),
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 1 and 2 to consider the petitioners representation dated on 10.08.2026, on merits and in accordance with law within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Ms.C.R.Ponnuthai
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 and 2 to consider the petitioners representation dated on 10.08.2026, on merits and in accordance with law within the time frame that may be 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. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that as per the petitioner's complaint, one C.Shanthi is shown as the accused. The said C.Shanthi had already approached this Court in W.P.Crl.(MD) No. 4898 of 2026 seeking directions. By order dated 01.09.2026, this Court directed the respondent police to enquire into the complaint filed by C.Shanthi and proceed further. As the matter is currently under enquiry, both the petitioner and the said C.Shanthi have filed complaints against each other.
4. Recording the aforesaid submissions, the respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint as well as that of C.Shanthi, record their respective statements, and take a decision in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 22.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, (DCB II Land Grabbing Department), Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5298 of 2026 22.09.2026