W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 Anto John ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, O/o The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thangachimadam Police Station, Thangachimadam Chathiram, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 29.06.2026 under the criminal law in the light of the dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalita Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others reported in 2014 2CC 1 within the time frame to be prescribed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sathik Raja 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 29.06.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that no such representation has been received so far. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 4. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to lodge a fresh complaint. On receipt of the same, the 2nd respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the proposed accused on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 15.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, O/o The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thangachimadam Police Station, Thangachimadam Chathiram, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3888 of 2026 Dated 15.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis