WP Crl. No. 1328 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1328 of 2026 Periannan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Inspector of Police, Thalaivasal Police Station, Salem District. 2. Periyasamy 3. Manian 4. Palani ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to provide police protection based on the petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 given to the 1st respondent. For Petitioner: Mr.T.Arul For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1 ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to provide police protection to the petitioner based on the representation submitted by him on 15.04.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1328 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) appearing for the first respondent. Perused the materials available on record. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the respondents 2 to 4, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP To 1. The Inspector of Police, Thalaivasal Police Station, Salem District. 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1328 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP WP Crl. No. 1328 of 2026 15-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis