P.Arivazhagan v. Inspector General Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Arivazhagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Inspector General of police, Office of The Inspector General of Police, Thiruchirappalli- 620 020.

2.Deputy Inspector General of Police, Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tanjore- 613 001.

3.The District Superintendent of police, Office of The District Superintendent of police, Nagapattinam - 611 001.

4.The Inspector of Police Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam 611 001.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition(Crl.) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 and the concerned police authorities to forthwith provide adequate and effective police protection to the petitioner to safeguard his life and liberty For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mohana Krishnan

For Respondents : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed praying for a direction to respondents 1 to 4 and the police authorities concerned to forthwith provide adequate and effective police protection to the petitioner to safeguard his life and liberty 2.

On instruction, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner is a habitual offender and as such, his name is maintained in the history sheet maintained by the fourth respondent. That apart, the movement of the petitioner is closely watched by the fourth respondent by maintaining patta book.

3.

In view of the above submission, the request made by the petitioner seeking police protection to him and his family members cannot be considered by this Court. As such, this writ petition is liable to be dismissed.

4.

Therefore, this writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

16.06.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.Inspector General of police, Office of The Inspector General of Police, Thiruchirappalli- 620 020.

2.Deputy Inspector General of Police, Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tanjore- 613 001.

3.The District Superintendent of police, Office of The District Superintendent of police, Nagapattinam - 611 001.

4.The Inspector of Police Vellipalayam, Nagapattinam 611 001.

5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, lok 16.06.2026