Madras High CourtWP Crl./295/2026closed

M.Ramesh v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2026-02-12Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira4 pages

2026:MHC:731

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA M.Ramesh ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police,

2. The Inspector of Police, Papparapatti Police station, Pennagaram Taluk,

3. Gowrammal ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide police protection to the petitioner's agricultural land measuring about 0.22 cents (Punja land) comprised in Survey Nos.583/1A and 583/2 (583/2A) situated at Papparapatti Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Arivazhagan For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor For R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to provide police protection for the petitioner's agricultural land measuring about 0.22 cents (Punja land), comprised in Survey Nos.583/1A and 583/2 (583/2A), situated at Papparapatti Village, Pennagaram Taluk,

2. Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2.

3. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-Police submitted that both the petitioner and the 3rd respondent are claiming ownership over the property. Counter complaints were given by both parties and an inquiry was conducted in C.S.R.Nos.1726 and 1688 of 2012. The said inquiry was closed on 22.01.2012 on finding that the dispute involves rival claims of civil nature. Hence, the parties were directed to approach the appropriate Civil

Forum for redressal of their grievances and the said CSRs have been closed.

5. Recording the same, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order JENI To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, 2.The Inspector of Police, Papparapatti Police station, Pennagaram Taluk, 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

JENI 12-02-2026