Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/5987/2026 of M.Gopuvel Vs The Superintendent of Police on 3 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5987 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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M.Gopuvel
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1.The Superintendent of Police,
Kanyakumari District
2.The Inspector of Police,
Anjugramam Police Station,n
Kanyakumari District.
..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 respondents 1 to 2 to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 14.10.2026 in accordance with law in the light of the dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supereme Court of India in the case of Lalitha Kumari Vs.Government of Uttar Pradesh and ors reported in (2014) 2 SCC 1.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr Anand R.
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl.)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 2 to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 14.10.2026 in accordance with law.
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2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Crl.), takes notice for the respondents.
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 no action has been taken on the complaint lodged by him against the persons who allegedly assaulted his brother and his wife. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate directions
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 expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondents to conduct an enquiry into the complaint lodged by the petitioner dated 14.10.2026, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the rival parties. Upon such enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, the respondents shall take appropriate action in accordance with law.
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5987 of 2026 The outcome of the enquiry shall be communicated to the petitioner. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four (4) 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 To
1. The Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari District
2. 2.The Inspector of Police, Anjugramam Police Station,n Kanyakumari District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5987 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5987 of 2026 03-11-2026