__________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1748 of 2025 C.A.Palanisamy ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sathyamangalam – 638 401, Erode District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Punjai Puliampatti Police Station, Erode District. 3.R.Ponnusamy ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.11.2025 (CSR.No.266/2025) to grant police protection for fencing my lands measuring 62 cents in SF Nos.253/5A and 253/5B, Karappadi Village, Nambiyur Taluk, Erode District. For Petitioner: Mr.N.Manoharan For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Ambigapathi for R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.11.2025 (CSR.No.266/2025) to grant police protection for fencing his lands measuring 62 cents in SF Nos.253/5A and 253/5B, Karappadi Village, Nambiyur Taluk, Erode District. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and learned counsel for the 3rd respondent. Perused the materials available on record. 3. The police protection can be granted only to the life and limb of the person. That apart, the complaint lodged by the petitioner was enquired and the same was closed on the ground that the petitioner and the 3rd respondent are directed to approach the Civil Court for appropriate relief. Even according to the petitioner, the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the subject property, in which the 3rd respondent, who is the petitioner’s vendor’s vendor claiming a right over the property. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________ Page3 of 4 4. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to approach the appropriate Civil Court for appropriate relief. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 23.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ata To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sathyamangalam – 638 401, Erode District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Punjai Puliampatti Police Station, Erode District. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. ata WP Crl. No. 1748 of 2025 23.06.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis