M.Dhulkarunai v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI M.Dhulkarunai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Oomachikulam Police Station, Oomachikulam, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the 2nd respondent to investigate and register the case and take appropriate action based on the petitioner's complaint dated 26.12.2025 within stipulated period.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl. side) 1/5

ORDER

Seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to investigate and register the case on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 26.12.2025, this criminal original petition is filed.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that he had purchased a four wheeler from the proposed accused, namely Kalaiselvi and Manivannan for a sum of Rs.8,80,000/-. Despite the same, the proposed accused failed to hand over the RC book of the said vehicle. Subsequently, the employees of Shriram Finance seized the said vehicle on the ground that the installment amounts due to the said finance company had not been paid. In this regard, the petitioner made a complaint before the 2nd respondent on 24.12.2025 and before the 1st respondent on 26.12.2025. Since no action has been taken by the respondent police, the petitioner has come before this Court.

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3. Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, the respondent police is directed to conclude the enquiry and register a case within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. Further, the petitioner is directed to cooperate with the enquiry.

5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Oomachikulam Police Station, Oomachikulam, Madurai District.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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