Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5017/2026 of Suhand Barnabas Vs The State of Tamilnadu, rep on 7 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 07.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5017 of 2026
Suhand Barnabas
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its
The Deputy Inspector General of Police,
Tirunelveli Range,
Tirunelveli District.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Tenkasi District,
Tenkasi.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Courtallam Police Station,
Tenkasi District.
...Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to take necessary action on the petitioner's complaint dated 24.08.2026 in connection with CSR No.0703/2026
issued by the 3rd respondent as per dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari -Vs- Government of Uttar Pradesh and others within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr. S.Sathiyachidambaram For Respondents : Mr. D. Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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2. The writ petition has been filed to direct the Respondents herein to take necessary action on the petitioner's complaint dated 24.08.2026 in connection with CSR No.0703/2026 issued by the 3rd respondent as per dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari -Vs- Government of Uttar Pradesh and others within the time stipulated by this Court.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner's complaint was registered with CSR No.0703 of 2026 by the third respondent and after due enquiry the complaint was closed by way of compromise between the petitioner as well the rival parties. The closed report had been served to the petitioner on 29.08.2026 by post. A copy of the closed report has also been supplied to the learned counsel for the petitioner.
4. Recording the above submission, this writ petition is closed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to work out further remedy in accordance with law.
5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psa
To
1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tirunelveli Range, Tirunelveli District.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
3. The Inspector of Police, Courtallam Police Station, Tenkasi District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psa
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5017 of 2026
07.09.2026