Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6011/2026 of K.Nagarajan Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Superintendent of Police on 4 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6011 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 04-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
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CNR:{HCMD011554802026}
K.Nagarajan
S/o.Karuppan Ambalam,
Thattankulam,
Kazhugarkadai Post,
Thiruppuvanam Taluk,
Sivagangai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The
Superintendent of Police
Sivagagai District,
Sivagangai.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Thiruppuvanam,
Sivagangai District.
3. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector Of Police, Silaiman Police Station, Silaiman, Sivagangai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent herein to take action on the petitioner’s complaint dated 23.09.2026 in accordance with law.
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For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.M.Arun Srivastava
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the 3rd Respondent herein to take action on the petitioner’s complaint dated 23.09.2026 in accordance with law.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has submitted a complaint dated 23.09.2026 before the third respondent seeking appropriate action. However, no action has been taken on the said complaint so far. The petitioner has therefore approached this Court seeking a direction to the third respondent to act upon the said complaint in accordance with law.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner cannot seek a direction from this Court to register an FIR in a mechanical manner and that the complaint has to be dealt with in accordance with the procedure contemplated under law.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the view that the petitioner cannot seek a direction to the third
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6011 of 2026 respondent to register an FIR as a matter of course. If the proper representation is filed, the third respondent shall examine the same and take appropriate action in accordance with law.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed with the above said liberty. 04-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skn To
1. The Superintendent of Police Sivagagai District Sivagangai
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thiruppuvanam Sivagangai District
3. The Inspector Of Police, Silaiman Police Station Silaiman Sivagangai District
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6011 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. skn WP Crl.(MD) No. 6011 of 2026 04-11-2026