Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/477/2026disposed of

M.Dhanalaxmi v. The District Collector,

2026-01-30Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 30/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY M.Dhanalaxmi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, O/o. the District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District..

2. The Superintendent of Police,, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District..

3. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District.

4. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Sendhamaram Police Station, Tenkasi District.

5. Shyam Sundar, The Additional Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to preserve a backup the copy of CCTV footage of respective dates from 02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026 of the 4th respondent police stations CCTV footage and Hindu Nadar Uravin Murai committee Higher Secondary School, Ariyanakapuram based on petitioner's representation dated 07.01.1026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimuthurasu, Advocate.

For 1st respondent : Mr.P. Thambidurai For Respondents 2 to 4 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to preserve a backup copy of the CCTV footage for the period from 02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026 relating to the 4th respondent Police Station and Hindu Nadar Uravin Murai Committee Higher Secondary School, Ariyanakapuram, based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2026, within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. Mr. P. Thambi Durai, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the 1st respondent and Mr. A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, learned 2/5

Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for respondents 2 to 4.

3. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the petitioner has not been impleaded in the said school. Further, the respondents submitted that the CCTV footage cannot be handed over to the petitioner, however, they undertake to preserve the same.

4. In view of the above submission, the prayer is modified, and the respondents are directed to preserve the CCTV footage for the period from 02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 30.01.2026 TRP Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No 3/5

1. The District Collector,, O/o. the District Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District..

2. The Superintendent of Police,, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District..

3. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District..

4. The Inspector of Police, Sendhamaram Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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S.SRIMATHY,J TRP

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.477 of 2026 Date : 30/01/2026 5/5