W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 Sanith Jeffery ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Traffic Investigation Wing-3, C-1 Thideer Nagar Police, Madurai. 3.The Inspector of Police, V-1 Thiruparakundram Police, Law and Order, Thiruparakundram, Madurai. 4.The Regional Passport Officer, Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to issue police clearance certificate to the petitioner pertaining visa application in reference no. MD 1085013015426 on the file of the 4th respondent by considering petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2026. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Paranjothi for M/s.KBS Law Office For R1 – R3 : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R4 : Mr.A.Veluchamy Central Government Standing Counsel ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to issue police clearance certificate to the petitioner pertaining to visa application in Reference No.MD 1085013015426 on the file of the 4th respondent by considering petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) promptly submitted that criminal case in Crime No.266 of 2022 is pending against the petitioner and the investigation culminated in filing a final report. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 4. Recording the submission of the learned Government Advocate(crl.side), the petitioner is directed to deal with the criminal case in a manner known to law and thereafter, seek for police clearance certificate. The respondent police is directed to rectify the defects in the final report and represent the same forthwith before the concerned Judicial Magistrate. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 10.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Traffic Investigation Wing-3, C-1 Thideer Nagar Police, Madurai. 3.The Inspector of Police, V-1 Thiruparakundram Police, Law and Order, Thiruparakundram, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg 4.The Regional Passport Officer, Madurai Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002. 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3037 of 2026 Dated 10.06.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis