Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6135/2026 of Praveen Vs The Superintendent of Police on 11 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6135 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6135 of 2026
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Praveen
No.639, Perumal Street,
Anaikattu,
Pattukottai Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Thanjavur,
Thanjavur District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Pattukottai Division,
Thanjavur District
3. The Inspector of Police,
Pattukottai Taluk Police Station,
Thanjavur District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to remove the petitioner's name in the history sheet in HS
No.20/2016 by considering petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2026
on the file of 3rd respondent.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s Indirajith C
M/s Karuppu Samy
M/s Kongeswarajeeva C
M/s Merlinruba K
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For Respondent(s)
:Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the petitioner's name in the history sheet in HS No.20/2016 by considering petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2026 on the file of 3rd respondent.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if a direction is issued to the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation within a time frame.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner is involved in some previous cases.
5. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the cases pending against the petitioner are falsely foisted against him. He further submitted that although the petitioner submitted a representation on __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6135 of 2026 13.10.2026 seeking removal of his name from the History Sheet, it remains pending without any progress. Hence, he prayed for suitable directions to the respondents.
6. Considering the limited scope of the prayer, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and pass appropriate orders within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police Thanjavur Thanjavur District
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Pattukottai Division Thanjavur District __________
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3. The Inspector of Police Pattukottai Taluk Police Station Thanjavur District
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai __________
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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6135 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J. TM WP Crl.(MD) No. 6135 of 2026 11-11-2026 __________
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