Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/402/2026disposed of

Jaikumar v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-01-27Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/01/2026

CORAM

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

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District..

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.A. Panneer Selvam, Head Trustee, Sahaeswarar Temple, Aduthurai, Thanjore District.

... Respondents (suo motu impleaded as 3rd respondent as per the order of this Court dated 27.01.2026) PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Direction, directing the respondent No.1 and 2 herein to conduct enquiry and take appropriate upon the petitioner complaint dated 31.12.2025 and 20.01.2026 within a stipulated time period in accordance with law. 1/4

For Petitioner : C.Senthil Murugan Advocate.

For Respondents 1 &2 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For 3rd respondent : Mr. K. Gurunathan

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to conduct an enquiry and take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaints dated 31.12.2025 and 20.01.2026 within a stipulated time period, in accordance with law.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for Respondents 1 and 2, as well as the 3rd respondent.

3. The complaint relates to the theft of the idol of Arulmigu Abathsahayeswarar Temple. The respondents are directed to conduct a thorough enquiry by summoning the petitioner, the respondents, HR&CE, and any other interested parties, and to complete the enquiry 2/4

within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any cognizable offence is made out during the enquiry, appropriate criminal proceedings may be initiated.

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 27.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No trp TO

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District..

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District..

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S.SRIMATHY,J TRP

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.402 of 2026 Date : 27/01/2026 4/4