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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4435 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4435 of 2026 D.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Tiruchendur Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to conclude the enquiry in petition no.2455 of 2026 dt.24.06.2026, forwarded by the first respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Joesph Zinoson For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the third respondent to conclude the enquiry in petition no.2455 of 2026 dt.24.06.2026, forwarded by the first respondent.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sent a representation / complaint, seeking appropriate action against the proposed accused, who made a physical assault, criminal intimidation, forcible retention of the petitioner's daughter and other acts of cruelty committed by her husband and his family members. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that on receipt of the petitioner's complaint, the enquiry is pending in CSR No.312 of 2026 dated 04.08.2026.
4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation/complaint pending in CSR No.312 of 2026 dated 04.08.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm TO:-
1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Tiruchendur Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.
4. 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.4435 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm
Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4435 of 2026 Dated 07.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis