R.Ananda Gopal, M/49 Years v. State Represented By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.07.2020
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.No. 22963 of 2017 R.Ananda Gopal, M/49 years, S/o.R.Ramamoorthy, Secretary, Virudhachalam Integrated Ceramic Self-Help Group Society, 13-3/137, Government Peengan Industrial Estate, Virudhachalam 606 001, Cuddalore District.
...Petitioner
-Vs1.The State, Represented by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District.
2.The State, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Virudhachalam Police Station, Cuddalore District.
3.A.Balasundaram ... Respondents R3 Impleaded as per the order of this court dated 07.11.2017 made in Crl.MP.No.13740/2017 in Crl.OP.No.22963/2017 Prayer: Criminal Original petition filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure praying to direct the respondent police to provide Police protection to the Society, Virudhachalam Integrated Ceramic Self-Help Group Society, 133/137, Government Peengan Industrial Estate, Virudhachalam 606 001, Cuddalore District, to carry on its activities, pursuant to the representation dated 21.10.2017.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabakar For Respondent : Mr.P.Govindarajan Additional Public Prosecutor 1/2 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
ORDER
The Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2017 for police protection to the petitioner and pass orders on the same within a reasonable time.
2. The Petitioner seeks police protection to the Society, Virudhachalam Integrated Ceramic Self-Help Group Society and to carry its activities. Now, almost three years have been lapsed and hence, due to the lapse of period, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted now. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file a fresh complaint, on fresh cause of action, if so advised.
3. With the above observations, this Criminal Petition stands dismissed. No costs.
-s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar Pns To 1.The State, Represented by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District.
2.The State, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Virudhachalam Police Station, Cuddalore District.
3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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