Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/5981/2026 of George Mathew Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 3 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5981 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 03-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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George Mathew
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1.The State of Tamilnadu
Rep.by the Superintendent of Police,
Sivagangai District
2.The State of Tamil Nadu
rep., by the Inspector of Police,
District Crime Branch,
Sivagangai District.
3.Vellaisamy
..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 and 2nd respondents to take appropriate action based on complaint made by the petitioner dated 12.10.2026 on the file of the second respondent within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr. R. Jegadeeswaran
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl.)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to take appropriate action based on the complaint made by the petitioner dated 12.10.2026 on the file of the second respondent within a time stipulated by this Court.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Crl.) accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Rmkince no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.
3. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
4. The grievance of the petitioner is that the complaint lodged by him seeking to take appropriate action against the third respondent, who allegedly threatened the petitioner with the intention of grabbing his property is pending consideration before the respondent police. Hence, the petitioner seeks appropriate directions from this Court. __________
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5. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.) appearing on behalf of the official respondents, on instructions, submits that enquiry is pending.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to conduct enquiry on the petitioner’s complaint, after issuing notice to the petitioner herein as well as the third respondent. 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 six weeks (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. 03-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Rmk __________
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District
2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Sivagangai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 5981 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5981 of 2026 03-11-2026 __________
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