Pandiyan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Pandiyan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Theni District.

Theni.

2. The Superintendent of Police,, Theni District.

Theni.

3. State of Tamilnadu Rep by, Inspector of Police, Gudalur, Gudalur South Police Station, Gudalur, Theni.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to remove the petitioners name in the History sheet from the 3rd respondent police based on his representation dated 20.12.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Gomathisankar, For R-1 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R-2 & R-3 : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to remove the petitioners name in the History sheet from the 3rd respondent police based on his representation dated 20.12.2025.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. 2/4

3. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

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1. The District Collector, Theni District.

Theni.

2. The Superintendent of Police,, Theni District.

Theni.

3. The Inspector of Police, Gudalur, Gudalur South Police Station, Gudalur, Theni.

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J jbr

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.302 of 2026 Date : 22/01/2026 4/4