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2026 DAILYLAW 25644 (MAD)

Sakthivel v. The Inspector General of Police

WP Crl.(MD)/2682/2026 · 2026-05-06

S Srimathy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.05.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Inspector General of Police, Tiruchirapalli Central Zone, Tiruchirapalli District. 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tiruchirapalli Central Zone, Tiruchirapalli District. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Tiruchirapalli District. 4. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Manapparai, Tiruchirapalli District. 5. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, the Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Tiruchirapalli District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 6. Kd Selvam @ Tamilselvam 7. Santhoshkumar ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issue a Writ Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take a necessary action and investigate the same on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 11.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. K.Neethimohan For Respondents 1- 5: Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Adv. (Crl. Side) O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to take necessary action and investigate the complaint filed by the petitioner on 11.04.2026. 2. Learned Additional Government Counsel (Crl. Side), on instructions, submitted that the inquiry is pending and that, based on the petitioner's application, the investigation would be completed as expeditiously as possible. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 3. After hearing the rival submissions, this Court is of the considered opinion that, since the prosecution has stated that the investigation is still pending, the fourth respondent is directed to complete the investigation and if any criminal offence is made out, appropriate action shall be taken. The said exercise shall be conducted within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 06.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN To 1. The Inspector General of Police, Tiruchirapalli Central Zone, Tiruchirapalli District. 2. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tiruchirapalli Central Zone, Tiruchirapalli District. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 3. The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Tiruchirapalli District. 4. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Manapparai, Tiruchirapalli District. 5. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, the Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Tiruchirapalli District. 6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J. PKN W.P.(Crl.)(MD)No.2682 of 2026 Dated: 06.05.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis