Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6072/2026 of S.Manokaran Vs The Superintendent of Police on 10 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 10-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011511932026}
S.Manokaran
S/o, Surulivel,
No.6 Jagadambal Street,
Perambur,
Chennai.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Theni District.
2. The Inspector of Police,
District Crime Branch Police Station,
Theni District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondents to consider the complaint of the petitioner dated 26.06.2026 as against and proposed accused, and consequently to investigate and take necessary action as per law within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s A. Joseph Jerry
For Respondent(s)
: Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 26.06.2026 made against the proposed accused named therein, and consequently to __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026 register an FIR, investigate, and take necessary action in accordance with law.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner lodged a complaint dated 26.06.2026 with the 1st respondent. Since no action was taken on the said complaint, the petitioner has been approached this Court by filing the present petition.
3. It is a settled position of law that filing a Writ Petition seeking a direction to the police to register an FIR or to investigate a complaint is not the proper course of remedy. The petitioner ought to have workout his remedies available under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), specifically under Section 175(3) BNSS.
4. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to work out their remedies in the manner known to law before the appropriate forum as per BNSS procedures. 10-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No TM __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026 To
1. The Superintendent of Police Theni District
2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Police Station Theni District
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J. TM WP Crl.(MD) No. 6072 of 2026 10-11-2026 __________
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