Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5039/2026 of Kesavan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, rep on 8 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 08.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5039 of 2026
Kesavan
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep by,
The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police,
Othakadai Police Station,
Madurai District.
...Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or any other writ or order in the nature of writ directing the Respondents to remove the petitioner's name from History Sheet opened in History Sheet No.44 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent office within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr. K. Prabhu
For Respondents : Mr. D. Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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2. The writ petition has been filed in the nature of Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondents to remove the petitioner's name from History Sheet opened in History Sheet No.44 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent office within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for respondents 1 and 2. He further submitted that one murder case is pending against the petitioner in S.C.No.643 of 2024, before the 1st Additional Sessions Court, Madurai. Having the cases pending, the respondent may be directed to consider the representation of the petitioner and dispose of the same within a time frame fixed by this Court.
5. Recording the above submission, without going into the merits of the case, the respondent police are directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 08.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psa To
1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep by, The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psa
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5039 of 2026
08.09.2026