W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3800 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3800 of 2026 C.Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026 on merits and in accordance with law. For Petitioner : M/s.L.Juliet Caroline For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) ORDER This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to hand over the iphone which was seized on the occasion of Chithirai festival for having videographed the procession of lord Alagar entering the Vaigai river. 1/3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3800 of 2026 2. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the 2nd respondent police is directed to produce the iphone before this Court on 13.07.2026 and hand over the same to the petitioner. 3. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 4. Post on 13.07.2026 under the caption “for reporting compliance”. 10.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note : Issue order copy on 10.07.2026. TO:- 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 2/3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3800 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3800 of 2026 Dated 10.07.2026 3/3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis