2026:MHC:369 WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page1 of 8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 and WMP Nos. 21953 to 21955 OF 2017 S.Suresh, Advocate S/o.S.Subburaj, No.12/1, North street, Karumbalai, Madurai ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State Government of Tamil Nadu rep by The Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 2. The Secretary to the Government, Public Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 3. The Secretary to the Government, Home Department State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page2 of 8 4. The Secretary to the Government, Law Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George Chennai-09 5. T.Mohan, Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 21074 of 2017 S.Suresh, Advocate S/o.S.Subburaj, No.12/1, North street, Karumbalai, Madurai ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Government of Tamil Nadu rep by The Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 2. The Secretary to the Government, Public Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page3 of 8 3. The Secretary to the Government, Home Department State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 4. The Secretary to the Government, Law Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George Chennai-09 5. A.Ramar Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 ..Respondent(s) WP No. 21075 of 2017 S.Suresh, Advocate S/o.S.Subburaj, No.12/1, North street, Karumbalai, Madurai ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Government of Tamil Nadu rep by The Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 2. The Secretary to the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page4 of 8 Government, Public Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 3. The Secretary to the Government, Home Department State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 4. The Secretary to the Government, Law Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George Chennai-09 5. R.Ramachandran, Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 ..Respondent(s) Prayer in W.P.No.21073 of 2017: PETITION filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Quo Warranto directing the 5th respondent herein to show cause under what Authority the 5th respondent holds the post of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court and oust him from the office of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court as per Rule 8 of the Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai (Appointment) Rules 2017 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page5 of 8 Prayer in W.P.No.21074 of 2017: PETITION filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Quo Warranto directing the 5th respondent herein to show cause under what Authority the 5th respondent holds the post of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court and oust him from the office of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court as per Rule 8 of the Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai (Appointment) Rules 2017 Prayer in W.P.No.21075 of 2017: PETITION filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Quo Warranto directing the 5th respondent herein to show cause under what Authority the 5th respondent holds the post of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court and oust him from the office of Additional Public Prosecutor for Madurai Bench of Madras High Court as per Rule 8 of the Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai (Appointment) Rules 2017 In all W.Ps. For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Mr. Anandakumar Govt. Advocate – R1 to R4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page6 of 8 C O M M O N O R D E R (Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The matter was listed for hearing on 27.01.2026 when the petitioner was called absent and hence it was directed to be listed today under the caption ‘for dismissal’ and is so listed today. When called, there is no representation by or on behalf of the petitioner. 2. This is perhaps for the reason that G.O.Ms.No.369 Public (Law Officers) Department, dated 29.04.2017 has already been considered in W.P.No.14582 of 2017 and dismissed by the first Bench vide order dated 07.12.2023. This is on the merits of the matter. 3. Since there is no representation for the petitioner, these Writ Petitions and connected Miscellaneous Petitions are dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. (A.S.M.,J.) (M.S.K.,J.) 29-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes SL https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page7 of 8 To 1. The State Government of Tamil Nadu rep by The Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 2. The Secretary to the Government, Public Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 3. The Secretary to the Government, Home Department State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09 4. The Secretary to the Government, Law Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George Chennai-09 5. T.Mohan, Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 6. A.Ramar Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 7. R.Ramachandran, Additional Public Prosecutor, Law Office, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-23 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Nos. 21073 to 21075 of 2017 __________ Page8 of 8 DR.ANITA SUMANTH J. AND MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR J. SL WP No. 21073 of 2017 AND WMP NO. 21953 OF 2017,WMP NO. 21954 OF 2017,WMP NO. 21955 OF 2017,WP NO. 21074 OF 2017,WP NO. 21075 OF 2017 29-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis