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2026 DAILYLAW 46460 (MAD)

Devivathal v. The District Superident of Police

WP Crl./1572/2026 · 2026-07-07

G K Ilanthiraiyan

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 Devivathal W/o. Subramaniyan, 1/36 Ravanapuram, Udaumalpet, Tiruppur District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Superident of Police Office of District Superident of Police, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Dhali Police Station, Dhali, Tiruppur District. 3. Ramakrishnan S/o. Subramaniyan, No.36 Ravana Puram Village, Udummalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District. 4. Nagarathanam, W/o. Nachimuthu, No.36 Ravana Puram Village, Udummalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition (Crl) filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd Respondents to grant police https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 protection to the petitioner life and property as per petitioner representation dated 24.05.2026 and pass such further or other orders may deem fit proper in the circumstances of case and thus render Justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M N Balakrishnan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamilnadu (Crl.Side) for R1 and R2 Assisted by Mohammed Imran A ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to grant police protection to the petitioner's life and property based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.05.2026. 2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on records. 3. Considering the overall factors and circumstances of the case, the second respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, after issuing notice to respondents 3 and 4, in the light of the order passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer and confirmed by the Appellate Authority, and dispose of the same in accordance with law. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. It is also made clear that, if any cognizable offence is made out against respondents 3 and 4, the second respondent shall register an FIR and proceed further in accordance with law. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Vv To 1. The District Superident of Police Office of District Superident of Police, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Dhali Police Station, Dhali, Tiruppur District. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. VV WP Crl. No. 1572 of 2026 07-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis