WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 G.Sampath ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai 600 007. 2. The Inspector of Police (Crime) V-I, Villivakkam Police Station, Villivakkam, Chennai 600 049. ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue non-traceable certificate for the (i) Sale deed in Document No.1871/2013 dated 11.04.2019 on the file of Sub-Registrar Ofice, Konnur (ii) Sale deed in Document No.1690/2011 dated 02.05.2011 on the file of Sub-Registrar Office, Ambattur (iii) Sale deed in Document No.621/1999 dated 27.05.1999 on the file of Sub-Registrar Office, Saidapet (iv) Sale deed in Document No.921/1991 dated 31.08.1991 on the file of Sub-Registrar Office, Arakkonam (v) Sale deed in Document No.461/1990 dated 30.03.1990 on the file of Sub-Registrar Office, Arakkonam, in a time bound period. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Mohanamurali For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to issue a Non-Traceable Certificate in respect of the following documents : (i) Sale Deed in Document No.1871 of 2013 dated 11.04.2019 on the file of the Sub Registrar Office, Konnur ; (ii) Sale Deed in Document No.1690 of 2011 dated 02.05.2011 on the file of the Sub-Registrar Office, Ambattur (iii) Sale Deed in Document No.621 of 1999 dated 27.05.1999 on the file of the Sub-Registrar Office, Saidapet (iv) Sale Deed in Document No.921 of 1991 dated 31.08.1991 on the file of the Sub-Registrar Office, Arakkonam ; and (v) Sale Deed in Document No.460 of 1990 dated 30.03.1990 on the file of the Sub Registrar Office, Arakkonam. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. It is seen that the petitioner is the husband and that the aforesaid documents were taken by his wife. There is a matrimonial dispute between the petitioner and his wife. The petitioner has lodged a complaint stating that the aforesaid documents were lost. However, it is stated that the documents are very much available with his wife. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. In view of the above, the complaint lodged by the petitioner seeking issuance of a Non-Traceable Certificate cannot be considered. Thus, the writ petition lacks merit and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands dismissed. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP To 1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai 600 007. 2. The Inspector of Police (Crime) V-I, Villivakkam Police Station, Villivakkam, Chennai 600 049. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP WP Crl. No. 1939 of 2026 06-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis