Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5254/2026 of K.Karuppusamy Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 17 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5254 of
{CNR: HCMD011310832026}
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K.Karuppusamy
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police
Virudhunagar District.
Virudhunagar.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Sattur Sub Division
Virudhunagar District.
3. The Inspector of Police
Sattur Town Police Station
Virudhunagar District.
4.The Additional Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.
... Respondents
(4th respondent is suo motu impleaded in this case by the order dated 17.09.2026.)
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.07.2026 within a time stipulated by this Court.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5254 of 2026
For Petitioner : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja
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 1st respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.07.2026 within a time 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 grievance of the petitioner is that his representation dated 08.07.2026 was received by the 1st Respondent and subsequently forwarded to the Additional Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, for enquiry and necessary action.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submits that the representation is currently pending before the Additional Superintendent of Police, who is the competent authority to conduct the enquiry and decide the matter.
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5. In the interest of justice, the Additional Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, is hereby suo motu impleaded as Respondent No.4 to this Writ Petition. The Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendments to the cause title.
6. Taking into consideration of the limited scope of the prayer, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the Respondent No.4 is directed to expedite the inquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2026 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with the law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 17.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police Virudhunagar District. Virudhunagar.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5254 of 2026 Sattur Sub Division Virudhunagar District.
3. The Inspector of Police Sattur Town Police Station Virudhunagar District.
4. The Additional Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5254 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5254 of 2026 17.09.2026
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