Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3659/2022disposed of

Vignesh N v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-28Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.3659 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(MD)No.3659 of 2022 N.Vignesh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police Soolaikarai Police Station Virudhunagar District ... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the 1st respondent to withdraw the petitioner's complaint dated 21.01.2022 from the file of the 3rd respondent and forward the same to the file of the 2nd respondent for the purpose of continuing with the enquiry process as expeditiously as possible within the time frame as prescribed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed directing the 1st respondent to withdraw the petitioner's complaint dated 21.01.2022 from the file of the 3rd respondent and forward the same to the file of the 2nd respondent for the purpose of continuing with the enquiry process as expeditiously as possible within the time frame as prescribed by this Hon'ble Court.

2. The petitioner has lodged complaint before the second respondent as against the Head Constable of the third respondent https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.3659 of 2022 police station. However on receipt of the same, the second respondent has forwarded the said complaint before the third respondent and the third respondent had directed the petitioner to appear for enquiry.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the allegation itself is as against the Head Constable of the third respondent police station and as such it will not be fair before the third respondent.

4. Considering the above submission, the second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry after giving opportunity of hearing the petitioner and dispose of the complaint filed by the petitioner within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) aav To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police Soolaikarai Police Station Virudhunagar District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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