Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5859/2026 of S.Gomathi Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. on 28 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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S.Gomathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The
Commissioner of Police
Tirunelveli City Police,
Tirunelveli.
2. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelveli Town Police Station, Tirunelveli Town.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to conduct preliminary investigation of the complaint “of the Petitioner in CSR No.0351/2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr T.Selvan
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.K.Suyambilinga Bharathi
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to conduct preliminary investigation of the complaint “of the Petitioner in CSR No.0351/2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.
2. Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The grievance of the petitioner is that she lodged a complaint before the second respondent police, pursuant to which a CSR receipt was issued. However, no further action has been taken on the complaint. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate directions.
4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the official respondents, on instructions, submits that the enquiry is pending.
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5. Considering the above said fact, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to conduct enquiry in this regard and upon enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, take appropriate action. The outcome of the enquiry shall be communicated to the petitioner. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order
6. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. 28-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk To
1. The Commissioner of Police Tirunelveli City Police Tirunelveli
2. The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelveli Town Police Station Tirunelveli Town
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5859 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5859 of 2026 28-10-2026