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Hari Nadar @ Hari v. Additional Chief Secretary to the Government

WP Crl./1129/2026 · 2026-05-06

P B Balaji, S Sounthar

Writ Petition (Criminal)body2026

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WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S. SOUNTHAR AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 Hari Nadar @ Hari, S/o Aunachalam Nadar, No.2/56, Nadar Sangam Street, Melallanthaikulam, Maanur Taluk, Thirunelveli. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Additional Chief Secretary to the Government Home Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai. 3. The Superintendent Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. 4. The Inspector Of Police Beta-10, Forgery Investigation Wing, Chennai Central Crime Branch. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent herein to take the petitioner namely Hari Nadar @ Hari son of Arunachalam Nadar, who has detained as Goonda as per the detention order BCDFGISSSV No.26 of 2026 detained in 3rd respondent prison to the Government or Private Hospital for further treatment to his aliment at petitioners own cost by __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 considering petitioners representation dated 28.04.2026 . For Petitioner(s): Mr. J.William Shakesphere For Respondent(s): Mr.S. Raja Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor. ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.Sounthar J.) This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to take the petitioner, who was detained under the Goondas Act, to the Government or Private hospital for further treatment regarding his ailments. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation on 28.04.2026 to the 4th respondent through the 3rd respondent with the copy marked to the other respondents. 2. Mr.S.Raja Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, who takes notice for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law. 3. In view of the above submission, this Court, without expressing any opinion on merits of the matter, directs the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from today. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. (S.S.,J.) (P.B.B.,J.) 06-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MST To 1. The Additional Chief Secretary to the Government Home Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai. 3. The Superintendent Central Prison,Puzhal, Chennai. 4. The Inspector Of Police Beta-10, Forgery Investigation Wing, Chennai Central Crime Branch. 5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 S.SOUNTHAR, J. AND P.B.BALAJI, J. MST WP Crl. No. 1129 of 2026 06-05-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis