WP CRL.(MD). No.3663 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 06/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI WP CRL.(MD). No.3663 of 2026 B.Srikala ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep.,By the Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Theni District. 2. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Uthamapalayam, Theni District. 3.R.Nirmal ... Respondent PRAYER :- To Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to take appropriate action on the petitioners complaint dated 16.06.2026, bearing CSR. No. 0052/2026 on the file of second respondent against the 3rd respondent, including for retrieval and return of the petitioner personal belongings and jewels retained by the third respondent. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3663 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. Maheswaran R, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R1 and R2 Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Mr.M.Madhubalan for R3 ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to take appropriate action on the petitioners complaint dated 16.06.2026, bearing CSR. No. 0052/2026 on the file of second respondent against the 3rd respondent, including for retrieval and return of the petitioner personal belongings and jewels retained by the third respondent. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sent a representation seeking the return of her belongings, jewels, and household articles given at the time of marriage. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3663 of 2026 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 16.06.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. Post the matter on 11.08.2026, 'for reporting compliance'. 06.07.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no pnn To 1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Theni District. 2. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Uthamapalayam, Theni District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3663 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI,J pnn ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.3663 of 2026 Date : 06/07/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis