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V.Ragamani v. The Superintendent Of Police

2025-03-04Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN V.Ragamani ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Nallur Police Station, Namakkal District.

3. Subramani

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide sufficient police protection to the petitioner herein and petitioner family members for their life and the property existing in SF.No.5/3, Thevanampalayam village, paramathi velur Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 12.06.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Nalliyappan For R1 and R2 : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R3 : Mr.C.Jagadish O RDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide sufficient police protection to the petitioner herein and petitioner family members for their life and the property existing in SF.No.5/3, Thevanampalayam village, Paramathi Velur Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 12.06.2024.

2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that based on the complaint given by the petitioner, the enquiry has been conducted in CSR No.114 of 2024 and the same has been closed.

4. It is seen that there is a dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent. That apart, the Police Protection can be granted only to the life and limb of a person. Therefore, the Police protection cannot be granted for property. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief.

5. In view of the above, the direction sought for in this petition cannot be considered. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs.

04.03.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Nallur Police Station, Namakkal District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn

04.03.2025