Sagunthala v. The State of Tamilnadu, rep by its the Commissioner of Police
WP Crl.(MD)/863/2026 · 2026-02-17
S Srimathy
Transfer Petitionbody2026
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W.P.Crl(MD)No.863 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.863 of 2026 Sagunthala ...Petitioner Vs.
1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its the Commissioner of Police, Trichy Corporation, Trichy.
2. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its The Inspector of Police, City Crime Branch, Trichy, Trichy District.
3. T.N.Sirajdheen ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to take action against the respondent No.3 strictly in accordance with the direction of the Apex Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs Govt. U.P. and another case, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2025 within stipulated time fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P.Crl(MD)No.863 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.D.R.Murugesan For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) (R1 & R2)
ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated
24.11.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2.
3. This Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs Respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 24.11.2025 and to conduct an inquiry. If any criminal offence is found to have been committed, appropriate action shall be taken against Respondent No.3, in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P.Crl(MD)No.863 of 2026
4. With these observations, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is
disposed of. 17.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm To
1. The Commissioner of Police, Trichy Corporation, Trichy.
2. The Inspector of Police, City Crime Branch, Trichy, Trichy 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.863 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.863 of 2026 17.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis