Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5306/2026 of Nijamudheen 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. 5306 of
{CNR: HCMD011300862026}
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Nijamudheen
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Theni District,
Theni – 625 531.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Uthamapalayam Sub Division,
Theni District-625 533.
3. The Inspector Of Police
Cumbum North Police Station,
Theni District-625 516.
... 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 remove the History sheet in H.S. No. 805/2017 on the file of the 3rd respondent police against the petitioner based on the petitioners representation dt. 07.07.2026
within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.RAja Mohamed
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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 remove the History sheet in H.S. No. 805/2017 on the file of the 3rd respondent police against the petitioner based on the petitioners representation dt. 07.07.2026 within a stipulated time 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. 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.
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5. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the cases pending against the petitioner are falsely foisted against him. He further submitted that although the petitioner submitted a representation on 07.07.2026 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 07.07.2026 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. 22.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni – 625 531.
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2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Uthamapalayam Sub Division, Theni District-625 533.
3. The Inspector Of Police Cumbum North Police Station, Theni District-625 516.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5306 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5306 of 2026 22.09.2026
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