N.Anumanuthappa v. The State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.5109 of 2025 N.Hanumanuthappa ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State, rep. By Inspector of Police, Bagalur Police Station, Bagalur, Krishnagiri District.

2.Dhimmaraya Sami 3.Santhamma 4.Sivanantha 5.Muniraj 6.Dhimmaramayya Sami 7.Thirumalesh 8.Krishnappa ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st

respondent police to provide protection to the petitioner from the respondents 2 to 8 for transporting the Nilgiris trees which had been cut from his land in Survey No.16/2A at Soodakonapalli Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Gunashekar For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R1.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking police protection for the petitioner from respondents 2 to 8 in order to facilitate the transportation of Nilgiris trees, which were cut from the petitioner's land in Survey No. 16/2A, located at Soodakonapalli Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. Heard both sides. Perused the material available on record.

3. Without delving into the merits of the case, the first respondent

is hereby directed to conduct an enquiry into the complaint lodged by the petitioner seeking police protection. The first respondent is to issue notices to the counter parties and pass appropriate orders within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

14.02.2025 : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order shk

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

shk To 1.The Inspector of Police, Bagalur Police Station, Bagalur, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

W.P.No.5109 of 2025

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