Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5773/2026 of R.Mariappan Vs The Superintendent of Police on 26 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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R.Mariappan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police
Dindigul District,
Dindigul
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Vedasandur,
Dindigul District
3. The Inspector of Police
Gujiliamparai Police Station,
Gujiliamparai,
Dindigul District
4. Balasubramani
5. Mariappan
6. Vairamuthu
..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 1 to 3
Respondents herein to take action against the 4 to 6 Respondents herein for threatening the petitioner and his wife based on his Complaint dated 21.09.2026.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr. G.Gomathisankar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to take action against the respondents 4 to 6 herein for threatening the petitioner and his wife by considering the petitioner’s complaint dated 21.09.2026.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner lodged a complaint with the respondent police alleging that the private respondents had threatened him and his wife in connection with the demand for providing a pathway through his agricultural land. Since no action has been taken on the said complaint, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that this is a case and case in counter and enquiry is pending.
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4. In view of the above submission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the petitioner’s complaint dated 21.09.2026 and upon enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, take appropriate action in accordance with law. 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.
5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk To
1. The Superintendent of Police Dindigul District, Dindigul
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Vedasandur, Dindigul District
3. The Inspector of Police Gujiliamparai Police Station, Gujiliamparai, Dindigul District
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5773 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5773 of 2026 26-10-2026