Joseph Carol Babu v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28.02.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.38415of 2024
1. Joseph Carol Babus
2. Patrick 3.Chinnapparaj
4. Magimai Vijay
5. Siranjeevi ... Petitioners Vs.
1. The District Collector,
2. The Superintendent of Police,
3. Revenue Divisional Officer,
4. Tahsildar, 1/4
5. Father P.Felix
6. Maria Joseph
7. Sakkarayas
8. Yesudas
9. Anandapokkisam
10. Lenus ... Respondents Prayer : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second and third respondents to act in respect of the direction given by the first respondent in O.Mu.No.2427962/2024 dated 18.09.2024, to conduct enquiry to protect their right of personal liberty and protection of life guaranteed under Article 21 of our Indian Constitution within a time frame as fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioners : Mr.A.Kumaraguru For Respondents : Mr.P.Balathandayatham Special Government Pleader, for R1, R3 and R4 : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second and third respondents to act in respect of the direction given by the first respondent in O.Mu.No.2427962/2024 dated 18.09.2024, to conduct 2/4
enquiry to protect their right of personal liberty and protection of life.
2. Without going into the merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider on the representation submitted by the petitioners after giving opportunity of hearing to the respondents 5 to 10, pass orders on merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.
3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 28.02.2025 Vv To
1. The District Collector,
2. The Superintendent of Police, G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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Vv
3. Revenue Divisional Officer,
4. Tahsildar,
5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.
and W.M.P.38415of 2024 28.02.2025 4/4