Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5190/2026 of S.Venkatesh Prabhu Vs The Superintendent of Police on 15 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5190 of
{CNR: HCMD011281112026}
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S.Venkatesh Prabhu
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police
Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,
Thalaiyuthu Sub Division,
Thalaiyuthu, Tirunelveli District.
3.The Inspector of Police
Taluk Police Station, Seevalaperi Road,
Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli 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 remove the petitioners name in the History Sheet List in H.S.No.824 of 2006
maintained in the 3rd respondent police station by considering the petitioners representation dated 27.07.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.Pragalathan
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 remove the petitioners name in the History Sheet List in H.S.No.824 of 2006 maintained in the 3rd respondent police station by considering the petitioners representation dated 27.07.2026.
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. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's complaint/representation may be disposed of by the respondents.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the petitioner has 11 previous cases.
5. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that none of the case has been convicted. Though the representation has been given to remove the petitioner's name from the history sheet on 27.07.2026 itself, it is pending till now without any progressing. Hence, he seeks suitable direction to the respondents.
6. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint/representation dated 27.07.2026, after affording an opportunity of hearing to both sides, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 15.09.2026 TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Thalaiyuthu Sub Division, Thalaiyuthu, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Inspector of Police Taluk Police Station, Seevalaperi Road, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5190 of 2026 15.09.2026