M.Ramachandran v. The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN M.Ramachandran S/o.Munusamy, No.1-320, Ward I, Keelpattlamman Kovil Street, Ammanimallapuram, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu-636806.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Inspector of Police, C-4 Police station, Morappur, Morappur Harur Road, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu-635305.
2. The Registrar Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 914, JVL Plaza, 4th Floor, Anna salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.
3. The Chief Medical Officer Harur Medical Officer, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
(R3 is impleaded as per the order of this court dated 29.01.2026 in WP.MP.No36 of 2026 in WP.Crl.No.1577 of 2025) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the 1st and 2nd
respondents herein to De-seal the premises situated at a clinic situated near Venkateshwara Medicals, Gopinathampatti based on the petitioners representation to the 1st and 2nd respondents dated 11.11.2025 in accordance with the law.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s.V.Perinbamuthu For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Counsel FOR R1 Mr. G.Baranidharan Senior Counsel For R2
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to De-seal the premises situated at a clinic situated near Venkateshwara Medicals, Gopinathampatti based on the petitioners representation to the 1st and 2nd respondents dated 11.11.2025 in accordance with the law.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
3. The petitioner is a Pharmacist and registered with the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council, Chennai. He obtained a license to run a medical shop situated near Venkateshwara Medicals, Gopinathampatti . While being so, based on a complaint lodged by the third respondent, an FIR has been
registered as against the petitioner in Crime No.197 of 2024 for the offences punishable under Sections 318(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 read with Section 15(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. It is alleged that the petitioner was practicing allopathy medicine without possessing the requisite qualifications. On inspection, medical instruments viz., BP Apparatus and other allopathy medicines in his medical shop were found. Pursuant to the registration of the FIR, the shop of the petitioner was sealed by the first respondent.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was running a medical shop and had never prescribed allopathy medicine. He further submitted that the petitioner was not in possession of BP Apparatus and mere possession of certain medicines would not amount to practicing in allopathy. The petitioner was arrested and subsequently, released on bail.
5. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner has undertaken not to practice allopathy medicine in future and therefore, the request made by the petitioner may be considered.
6. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to file an affidavit of undertaking not to practicing allopathy medicine in future before the
first respondent. On receipt of such an undertaking, the first respondent is directed to de-seal the premises situated situated near Venkateshwara Medicals, Gopinathampatti. The first respondent shall also proceed with the investigation and complete the same within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
03-06-2026 SMA
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
SMA 03-06-2026
To
1. The Inspector of Police, C-4 Police station, Morappur, Morappur Harur Road, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu-635305.
2. The Registrar Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 914, JVL Plaza, 4th Floor, Anna salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.
3. The Chief Medical Officer Harur Medical Officer, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.