W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4474 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.4474 of 2026 M.Mariyappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimarudur Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.Gopi ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner and his family members from the threat made by the 3rd respondent herein and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action against the 3rd respondent on the complaint given by the petitioner dated 19.05.2026 and to provide necessary police assistance to the competent authority to cut, trim, prune trees which are threat to the life, safety and property of the petitioner and the general public within the period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.M.Maria Vinola For R1-R2 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4474 of 2026 ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner and his family members from the threat made by the 3rd respondent herein and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action against the 3rd respondent on the complaint given by the petitioner dated 19.05.2026 and to provide necessary police assistance to the competent authority to cut, trim, prune trees which are threat to the life, safety and property of the petitioner and the general public, 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 with regard to the complaint of the petitioner, enquiry is pending. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, the 2nd respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the 3rd respondent on notice under Section 64 BNSS and 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4474 of 2026 after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimarudur Police Station, Thanjavur 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.4474 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4474 of 2026 Dated 07.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis