Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1722/2025disposed of

P. Muthu v. The Superintendent Of Police

2025-01-24Honourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Dr.P.Muthu MBBS.,Ms., .. Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Pudukottai, Pudukottai District

2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch

3. The Inspector of Police Manalmelkudi Police Station .. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to complete the speedy enquiry on the complaint of the petitioner dated 16.11.2024 and to take necessary action accordance with law within the time stipulated.

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For Petitioner : Ms.V.Selvakumari For Respondents : Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to complete the enquiry on the complaint of the petitioner dated 16.11.2024 in a speedy way and to take necessary action in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. The petitioner had lodged complaint stating that she was cheated by one Dhanalakshmi on the pretext that she would perform black magic relieve the petitioner and his wife from the sufferings they had undergone and she had also collected Rs.10 lakhs in cash and further Rs.55 lakhs was taken from the locker deceitfully, which she had admitted to repay the same, but she had not done so, for which a complaint has been lodge, but no action has been taken.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner has admitted that it is black magic promise for which no action can be taken. He would further submit that if the petitioner and the said 2/5

Dhanalakshmi appears before the respondent police enquiry would be conducted and the same would be closed.

4. In view of the same, the petitioner and the said Dhanalakshmi are directed to appear before the concerned respondent police who shall conduct enquiry and take appropriate decision in accordance with law and dispose of the same within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Pudukottai, Pudukottai District

2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch 3/5

3. The Inspector of Police Manalmelkudi Police Station

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

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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