W.P.Crl(MD)No.559 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.559 of 2026 N.Senthil kumar ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to take appropriate action upon the petitioner complaint dated 19.12.2025 and complete the enquiry and pass order upon the petitioner complaint within the time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.559 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to take appropriate action upon the petitioner's complaint dated 19.12.2025 and to complete the enquiry within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents. 3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that an enquiry had already been conducted and the complaint was closed. He further submitted that the complaint merely alleged that the accused persons had trespassed and threatened the petitioner’s workers. However, the petitioner contended that the accused persons had, in fact, trespassed into his land and taken some articles belonging to him, particularly electric wires. But the respondents had closed the complaint without conducting a proper enquiry. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.559 of 2026 4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the petitioner to submit all necessary documents and relevant particulars to the respondents. Upon receipt of such documents, the respondents shall reopen the petitioner’s complaint and conduct a proper enquiry. If any criminal offence is made out, appropriate action shall be taken against the accused persons in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With these observations, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 04.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Kodaikanal, Dindigul 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.559 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.559 of 2026 04.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis