L.Suseendra Kumar v. The Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN L.Suseendra Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pallapatty Police Station, Salem City.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to take immediate appropriate steps to unlock the premises D.No.27/35, Lakshmi Complex, Ayyar Line Street, 2nd Gate Swarnapuri, Meyyanur Village, Salem District, in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2025 within a stipulated period of time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Dinesh For Respondents : Mr. A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the second respondent to unlock the premises D.No.27/35, Lakshmi Complex, Ayyar Line Street, 2nd Gate Swarnapuri, Meyyanur Village, Salem District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2025.

2.

In pursuant to the complaint lodged by one Paramasivam, a FIR has been registered in Crime No.108 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent, for the offences punishable under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3, 5,21(1) and 23 of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, as against the accused persons. The accused persons are tenants and they are running their business in the premises owned by the petitioner. Now the premises is under lock and seal by the second respondent. Hence, the petitioner filed the present petition with the above prayer. 3.

On instructions, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.

Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the respondents never lock and seal the premises.

4.

In view of the above submissions, the petitioner can break open the premises owned by him and enjoy the same. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 30.04.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pallapatty Police Station, Salem City.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

rts 30.04.2025