WP Crl (MD).No.230 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P Crl (MD).No. 230 of 2026 K.Muthammal ... Petitioner vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. through the Secretary Home (Judicial VI), Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Kokirakulam, Tirunelveli -2. Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Thisaiyanvilai Police Station, Thirunelveli. Crime No.300 of 2018. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the compensation amount to the petitioner under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Scheme. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.230 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. A.R. Jeya Ruthran For respondents 1 and 2 : Mr. M. Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Crl. side) For 3rd respondent : Mr. A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl. Side) *** O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for a issuing a direction to the respondents to pay the compensation amount to the petitioner under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Scheme. 2. The case of the petitioner is that she lost her gold jewels due to a theft committed by some of the accused, to the tune of 16 sovereigns of gold jewels and cash of Rs.50,000/-. 3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submits that the petitioner ought to approach the competent Legal Services Authority under Section 396 of BNSS, 2023, but the petitioner has not approached the said authority and, as of now, has given a representation only to the third 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.230 of 2026 respondent. Therefore, the present petition cannot be allowed. 4. In view of the said submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the concerned Legal Services Authority under Section 396 of BNSS, 2023. Upon submission of such representation, the said authority shall consider the same at the earliest. 20.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes trp 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl (MD).No.230 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J trp To 1. Secretary Home (Judicial VI), Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Kokirakulam, Tirunelveli -2. Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Thisaiyanvilai Police Station, Thirunelveli. Order made in W.P Crl (MD).No. 230 of 2026 20.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis