W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4177 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4177 of 2026 V.Devan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, O/o The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The State of Tamil nadu, Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Medical College Police Station, Thanjavur. 3.Edwin Raj ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to provide adequate police protection to the life and liberty of the petitioner and his family members against the continuous threats, intimidation and unlawful acts of the 3rd respondent and his hooligans and consequently ensure the life and limb of the petitioner based on the petitioner's complaint dated 25.05.2026 within a time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vanchinathan For R1 – R2 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4177 of 2026 ORDER Seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to provide adequate police protection to the life of the petitioner and his family members against the continuous threats, intimidation and unlawful acts of the 3rd respondent and his hooligans and consequently to ensure the life and limb of the petitioner based on the petitioner's complaint dated 25.05.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondent, notice to the private respondent is dispensed with. 3. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that the petitioner's representation is not received so far. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the 2nd respondent. On receipt of the same, the 2nd respondent is is directed to put the petitioner as well as the 3rd respondent on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4177 of 2026 conclude the enquiry within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order as to ascertain whether the petitioner is entitled for police protection as sought for. If the petitioner's claim is found to be genuine, the 2nd respondent police is directed to afford necessary police protection on payment of necessary charges in terms of GO.Ms.No.139, Home (Pol-VIII) Department, dated 04.03.2019. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 27.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Medical College Police Station, Thanjavur. 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.4177 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4177 of 2026 Dated 27.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis