Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/520/2026disposed of

S.Bharathiraja v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-02-03Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 03/02/2026

CORAM

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

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of, Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kamuthi,

3. The Inspector of Police, Abiramam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein to conduct enquiry and take appropriate action in accordance with law by considering the petitioners representation dated 06.01.2026 and reminder representation dated 24.01.2026 within a time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. S. Vashik Ali, For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For intervenor : Mr.A. Karthik

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to conduct an enquiry and take appropriate action in accordance with law by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2026 and the reminder representation dated 24.01.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submits that, after conducting the enquiry, the same has been closed.

2. The contention of the petitioner is that he purchased the property in the year 1987 and the defacto complainant no longer has any right to sell the property to some other person. It is further stated that the petitioner purchased the property through an unregistered sale deed. 2/5

3. The said disputed facts ought to be resolved by a competent civil court, hence, the petitioner's representation could not have been considered by the respondents. However, the respondents have now considered the representation and closed the same. The petitioner is at liberty to challenge the closure report and is also at liberty to approach the competent civil court.

4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 03.02.2026 TRP Index : Yes / No Internet: Yes / No TO

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

2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, 3/5

3. The Deputy Superintendent Of, Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District..

4. The Deputy Superintendent Of, Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District..

5. The Inspector of Police, Abiramam Police Station,

6. The Inspector of Police, Abiramam Police Station, 4/5

S.SRIMATHY,J TRP

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.520 of 2026 Date : 03/02/2026 5/5