Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5160/2026 of Thomas Varghese Vs The District Collector on 11 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP.Crl.(MD).No.5160 of 2026
Thomas Varghese
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The District Collector
The Collector Office, Kanyakumari District.
2.The Superintendent of Police,
The Superintendent of Police Office,
Kanyakumari District.
3.The Inspector of Police
Marthandam Police Station,
Kanyakumari District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to conclude the enquiry on petitioner complaint dated 03.12.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R2 & R3
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
Mr.A.Sivasubramanian for R1
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to conclude the enquiry on petitioner complaint dated 03.12.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Court.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents 2 and 3 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the first respondent. 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. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint/representation dated 03.12.2025, after affording an opportunity of hearing to both sides, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 11.09.2026 TM To
1. The District Collector The Collector Office, Kanyakumari District.
2. The Superintendent of Police, The Superintendent of Police Office, Kanyakumari District.
3. The Inspector of Police Marthandam Police Station, Kanyakumari District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5160 of 2026 11.09.2026