P.Annalakshmi v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 10.11.2023 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN P.Annalakshmi ... Petitioner /versus/

1. The Superintendent of Police, Ranipet District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Arakkonam, Ranipet District.

3. The Inspector of Police, F4 Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District.

4. G.Manikandan.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 12.07.2023 issued to conduct enquiry and register a complaint against Mr.Manikandan @ Prasanth S/o.Gandhi and pass orders. Page No.1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.L.Ram Kumar.

For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar.

Govt. Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner herein alleging that, her representation dated 12.07.2023 against one G.Manikandan, not been acted upon by the 3rd respondent police is before this Court, seeking appropriate direction.

2. On notice, the Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Nos.1 to 3 submitted that, on 02.11.2023 when the defacto complainant was called and enquired, she has given a letter to withdraw the case. However, the Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the complaint was given on 17.07.2023, no action taken by the Police. Only after Writ Petition filed before this Court, notice was issued to the Station House Officer, Kaveripakkam, to direct him to file Status Report on 08.11.2023, the petitioner was called to the Police Station and by force, letter was obtained. Page No.2/4

3. This Court finds that just to avoid filing the status report which will expose their inaction on acting upon the complaint given by the petitioner, the 3rd respondent had called the petitioner herein and had obtained the letter as if, she is not interested in perusing the case. Hence, the 2nd respondent/D.S.P., Arakkonam, is directed to order register of the complaint dated 17.07.2023 and change the Investigating Officer and complete the investigating within period of 60 days.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

10.11.2023 Index :Yes/No.

Internet :Yes/No.

Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order bsm Copy to:-

1. The Superintendent of Police, Ranipet District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Arakkonam, Ranipet District.

3. The Inspector of Police, F4 Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page No.3/4

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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