CRL OP No. 19149 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL.OP No. 19149 of 2026 M.Mahendran ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2. The State, represented by, The Inspector of Police, F-5, Pathirivedu Police Station, Thiruvallur District. Crime No.134 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the BNSS, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner and his family in view of the continuous criminal intimidation and life threat by involved accused persons in Crime No.134 of 2026 pending on the file of respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.T.V.G.Kartheeban For Respondents : Mr.R.Rajasekaran Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19149 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to grant police protection to the petitioner and his family. 2. It can be seen that, on account of the enmity, apart from causing grievous injuries to the petitioner, the accused had threatened that one day or the other they would eliminate the petitioner and his family members. Therefore, apprehending danger to his life and limb, the petitioner has filed the present petition. 3. Therefore, the said threat expressed by the accused shall be kept in mind by the respondent police, as and when any input leads to a reasonable belief that the accused side may attack the petitioner in future, due action shall be taken to protect the life and limb of the petitioner. If any offence is committed, the case shall also be duly registered and investigated by the respondent police. 4. This Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 20-07-2026 Neutral Citation : Yes/No jas https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19149 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Superintendent of Police Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 2. The Inspector of Police F-5, Pathirivedu Police Station, Thiruvallur District. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 19149 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. jas CRL OP No. 19149 of 2026 20-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis