W.P.Crl(MD)No.2321 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.12.2025 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.2321 of 2025 P.Arul John ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of SP Office, Thanjavur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate action based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.10.2025 and 18.10.2025 by conducting proper enquiry and to pass appropriate order based on the records submitted by the petitioner regarding forged and fabricated records submitted for the selection of Bishop Kumbakonam. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.2321 of 2025 ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to take action based on the representation of the petitioner dated 16.10.2025 and 18.10.2025. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the certificate was issued on two occasions with different names—one as Amirthasamy and the other as Jeevanantham Amalanathan. It was further contended that the accused had entered the name Jeevanantham Amalanathan throughout the entire register and subsequently created a new Baptism Certificate. The learned counsel also submitted that such registers are not ordinarily maintained by the Church Father. 3. Heard the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2. 4. Considering the above submissions, if any criminal activity has been committed by the accused, the respondents are directed to take appropriate action against the accused in accordance with law. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.2321 of 2025 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 10.12.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of SP Office, Thanjavur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.2321 of 2025 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.2321 of 2025 10.12.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis