Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/5988/2026 of Sankar Vs The State of Tamilnadu rep by on 3 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5988 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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Sankar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu rep by
The Inspector of Police,
Tiruppathur Town Police Station,
Sivagangai District
2. Mahalakshmi,
..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 1st Respondent to return the petitioner's passport which was illegally detained by the 2nd respondent and take appropriate legal action against the 2nd respondent, based on his complaint dated 29.09.2026 within stipulated time as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr. G.Hari Haran
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to return the petitioner's passport which is allegedly being detained by the
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5988 of 2026 2nd respondent and take appropriate legal action against the 2nd respondent, based on his complaint dated 29.09.2026 within stipulated time as fixed by this Court.
2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police, on instructions, would submit that based on the petitioner’s complaint, enquiry was conducted and after due enquiry, the complaint was closed.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would contend that though complaint was closed, the petitioner's passport has not yet been returned to him. Hence, he seeks appropriate directions from this Court.
4. Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's request for return of his passport and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the passport is not required for any other purpose, the same shall be returned to the petitioner forthwith. .
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5. 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 Inspector of Police Tiruppathur Town Police Station Sivagangai District
2. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5988 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. Rmk WP Crl.(MD) No. 5988 of 2026 03-11-2026