Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5058/2026 of Sudhamathi 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.5058 of 2026
Sudhamathi
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by the Superintendent of Police,
Office of the Superintendent of Police,
Thanjavur District.
2. The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by the Inspector of Police,
All Women Police Station,
Thanjavur District.
...Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take necessary action by way of conducting a speedy enquiry on the basis of online complaint in Complaint Reference No.OLC6022600039449 dated 18.07.2026 and petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2026, by strictly in accordance with the
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direction of the Apex Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Govt. of U.P &
others case, and pass such further or other orders as this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr. B. Anandan
For Respondents : Mr. D. Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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2. The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to take necessary action by way of conducting a speedy enquiry on the basis of online complaint in Complaint Reference No.OLC6022600039449 dated 18.07.2026 and petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2026, by strictly in accordance with the direction of the Apex Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & others case by the Supreme Court of India.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the online representation of the petitioner has been received and CSR No.537 of 2026 was issued on 01.08.2026 and the enquiry is pending.
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4. Recording the above submission, without going into the merits of the allegations of the petitioner, the second respondent police is directed to expedite the enquiry and examine the petitioner as well as the rival party based on the complaint and considering the statements of both the parties, the respondent police shall form an opinion whether to proceed further or to take any call. This exercise is to be completed within a period of two [2] months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of.
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District.
2. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Thanjavur District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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