WP CRL.(MD)/5877/2026 of P.Santhan Vs The District Collector on 29 October 2026

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to permit the petitioner to reside in his house situated at Door No.1/17-7, Prabhagaran Nagar, Poombarai, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District, based on his representation dated 25.09.2026.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 2 to 4.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's son is involved in a murder case and, in connection with the said case, the petitioner's house was locked and the petitioner and his family members were prevented from entering the premises. It is further submitted that the petitioner and his wife are now permitted to enter the house and reside therein. The petitioner apprehends that they may again be prevented from accessing their house.

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4. Recording the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner and his wife have already been permitted to enter the premises and reside therein, no further adjudication is necessary in this writ petition. Accordingly, this writ petition is closed. However, the respondents shall not unnecessarily interfere with the petitioner's peaceful residence in his house, except in accordance with law. 29-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skn To

1. The District Collector Dindigul District Dindigul

2. The Superintendent of Police Dindigul District Dindigul

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kodaikanal Sub Division Dindigul District

4. The Inspector of Police Kodaikanal Police Station Kodaikanal Dindigul District

5. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai

WP Crl.(MD) No. 5877 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. skn WP Crl.(MD) No. 5877 of 2026 29-10-2026