Kokila Devi v. The Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL Kokila Devi W/o. Navaneedhakrishnan, No.39/10, 2nd Cross Street, R.K. Nagar, Chennai-600 028.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

2. The Inspector of Police Abhiramapuram Police Station, Mylapore District, Chennai-600 028.

..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 07-11-2025 and consequently direct the 2nd respondent police to complete the enquiry in CSR No.501/2025 dated 23-10-2025 in accordance with law. For Petitioner:

Mr.V. Gowthamkumar For Respondents:

Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a

direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 07.11.2025 and consequently direct the second respondent to complete the enquiry in C.S.R. No.501 of 2025 dated 23.10.2025. 2.

Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice on behalf of 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.

Mr.V.Gowthamkumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had given a representation dated 07.11.2025 seeking a proper enquiry by the first respondent police regarding the alleged theft occurrence. Since no effective action was taken, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

5.

Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2, on instructions, submits that based on the complaint given by the petitioner, an enquiry was conducted by the second respondent in C.S.R.No.501 of 2025 and the complaint has been closed.

6.

Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands closed. No costs. However, the petitioner is at liberty to challenge the closure report in the manner known to law.

22-05-2026 DRL Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order on the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded on Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order, when uploaded on the official website of this Court, will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

To 1.The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Police, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

2.The Inspector of Police Abhiramapuram Police Station, Mylapore District, Chennai-600 028.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

R.SAKTHIVEL, J.

DRL 22-05-2026