Madras High CourtWP Crl./770/2026disposed of

R.Srinivasan v. The Secretary To Government,

2026-04-09Honourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR W.P. Crl. No. 770 of 2026 R. Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Namakkal District, Namakkal.

3.The Superintendent of Police, (S.P) Namakkal District, Namakkal.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Namakkal, Namakkal District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Nallipalayam Police Station, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal District.

5.Surenkumar ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ of mandamus, to direct the 1 to 4 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026, consequently 1/4

direct the 1 to 4 respondents to guaranteed the petitioner life liberty against the 5th respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr. G. Kartheeban For Respondents: Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, Additonal Public Prosecutor for R1 to R4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed to direct respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 and to ensure protection of the petitioner's life and liberty against the 5th respondent.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he had submitted a representation on 16.03.2026 seeking protection of his life, alleging that one Udya Kumar had cheated him. He further submitted that one Suresh Kumar, claiming himself to be an office bearer of a national party, had been threatening him. Though a representation was submitted, no action has been taken. Hence, this petition.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for respondents 1 to 4 submitted that the petitioner's complaint was received by the 3rd respondent on 18.03.2026, and has since been forwarded to the 4th 2/4

respondent. The 4th respondent has conducted an enquiry and will take appropriate action in accordance with law.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes that the petitioner will appear before the 3rd respondent on 27.04.2026 along with supporting documents. Thereafter, the 3rd respondent shall conduct an enquiry and if any cognizable offence is made out, take appropriate action in the manner known to law.

5. Recording the above, the Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

AT To 1.The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Namakkal District, Namakkal.

3.The Superintendent of Police, (S.P) Namakkal District, Namakkal.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Namakkal, Namakkal District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Nallipalayam Police Station, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal District.

5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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