WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 Kanthai ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Superintendent of Police Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Palacode, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 3. The Inspector of Police Karimangalam Police Station, Dharmapuri District. 4. Palanisamy 5. Kalli 6. Lakshmi ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to give protection to the petitioner’s life and property based on the petitioner’s representation dated 10-06-2026 within a stipulated period in accordance with law. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner: Mr.M.Selvam For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) For R1 to R3 ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to provide adequate police protection to the life and property of the petitioner, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 10.06.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu appearing for the respondents 1 to 3. Perused the materials available on record. 3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the third respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the respondents 4 to 6, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1.The District Superintendent of Police Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Palacode, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 3.The Inspector of Police Karimangalam Police Station, Dharmapuri District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP WP Crl. No. 1764 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis