Devi v. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Superintendent of Police,
WP Crl.(MD)/3905/2026 · 2026-07-16
L Victoria Gowri
Transfer Petitionbody2026
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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 Devi ... Petitioner Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep, By the Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.
2. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep, By the Inspector of Police,, Kalayarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.
3. Vincent
4. Deepa
5. Uma
6. Shenbaga
7. Karthick
8. Ramamoorthy
9. Kannaki ... Respondents 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 and 2 to conduct the enquiry and take appropriate action as against the respondents No.3 to 9 based on the petitioner's representation, dated 17.10.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lingarasu For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 to R2) Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the Respondents No.1 and 2 to conduct the enquiry and take appropriate action as against the respondents No.3 to 9 based on the petitioner's representation, dated
17.10.2025.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the the petitioner has sent a representation to the respondents police seeking recovery of jewels. However, no proper action has been taken and hence, this writ petition. 3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents police submitted that the second respondent has not received any such representation received from the petitioner. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the respondents 3 to 9, notice to them is dispensed with. 5.In view of the above submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), the petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation in this regard before the second respondent and on receipt of such representation, the second respondent is directed to issue notices to both the petitioner and the private respondents under Section 64 of the BNSS, conduct an enquiry, and conclude the same within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. 16.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No PNM 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 TO:-
1. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.
2. The Inspector of Police,, Kalayarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. PNM
ORDER IN W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3905 of 2026 16.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis