W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 Natarajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Secretary to Government School Eduction Department, Chennai -9. 2. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 3. The Director of CBI, No.26, 3rd Floor, Opposite to Reliance and Food Corporation, Haddows Road, Sastri Bhavan, Chennai – 600 006. 4. State Rep by The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 1/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 5. State Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Thanjavur & District. 6. State Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Sub Division, Thanjavur District. 7. State Rep by The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 8. State Rep by The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District. 9. State Rep by The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur. 10. The Chief Educational Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 11. The District Educational Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 2/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 12 The Head Master, Sri Kumara Kurubara Swamigal Higher Secondary School, Aaduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District. 13. The Secretary, Sri Kumara Kurubara Swamigal Higher Secondary School, Aaduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District. 14. Selvam 15. Seenivasan 16. Mohan 17. Ramesh ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to cancel the ''Action Dropped'' Charge Sheet dated 20.05.2025 filed in Crime No.18/2014 dated 18.02.2014, on the file of the 9th respondent by the 6th respondent and ordered the 3rd respondent to conduct fresh/further investigation in the aforesaid case and consequently direct the respondents 2 and 3 and 10 to 17 to pay compensation money of Rs.50 Lakhs to the petitioner for death of his daughter Agilandeshwari at the 12 to 17 respondent's school premises while attending +2 chemistry lab test. 3/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Civil Side) (R1, R2, R10 and R11) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (R4 to R9) O R D E R This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to cancel the ''Action Dropped'' Charge Sheet dated 20.05.2025 filed in Crime No.18/2014 dated 18.02.2014, on the file of the 9th respondent by the 6th respondent and ordered the 3rd respondent to conduct fresh/further investigation in the aforesaid case and consequently direct the respondents 2 and 3 and 10 to 17 to pay compensation money of Rs.50 Lakhs to the petitioner for death of his daughter Agilandeshwari at the 12 to 17 respondent's school premises while attending +2 chemistry lab test. 4/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 2. The learned Government Advocate (Civil & Criminal) submitted that the action has been dropped; therefore, the petitioner has an alternative remedy to approach the concerned court and file the appropriate application. 3. Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is dismissed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the Competent Court. 11.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To 1. The Secretary to Government School Eduction Department, Chennai -9. 2. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 3. The Director of CBI, No.26, 3rd Floor, Opposite to Reliance and Food Corporation, Haddows Road, Sastri Bhavan, 5/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 Chennai – 600 006. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Thanjavur & District. 6. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Sub Division, Thanjavur District. 7. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 8. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District. 9. The Sub Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur. 10. The Chief Educational Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 11. The District Educational Officer, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 6/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 12 The Head Master, Sri Kumara Kurubara Swamigal Higher Secondary School, Aaduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District. 13. The Secretary, Sri Kumara Kurubara Swamigal Higher Secondary School, Aaduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District. 14. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai 7/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.767 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.CRL.(MD)No. 767 of 2026 11.02.2026 8/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis