Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1080/2022disposed of

Ramaraj P v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-01-25Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.1080 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.01.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.1080 of 2022 P.Ramaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aandipatti Police Station, Theni District.

3.Thangakrishnan, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aandipatti Sub Division, Theni District.

4.K.Savaraiammal Devi, Sub Inspector of Police, Aandipatti Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to take action against the respondents 3 and 4 based on the petitioner's representation, dated 16.12.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.M.Veeranthiran Government Advocate(Crl.Side) for R.1 & R.2

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2.

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2. The petitioner wants action to be taken against one of the private respondents herein. The petitioner has adequate remedies under Criminal Procedure Code. He can move the jurisdictional Magistrate Court. Invoking writ remedy does not appear to be appropriate. The petitioner's other rights and remedies are left open. I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3. With the aforesaid liberty to the petitioner, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aandipatti Police Station, Theni District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aandipatti Sub Division, Theni District.

4.The Sub Inspector of Police, Aandipatti Police Station, Theni District.

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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