Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/3139/2023disposed of

R.Rajam v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-20Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.02.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN R.Rajam ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Town Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Town South Police Station, Thanjavur District.

4.Chandrabose 5.Suganthi ... Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to provide police protection to the petitioner and her family members on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2023 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For R1 to R3 : Mr.SS.Madhavan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to provide police protection to the petitioner and her family members on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2023.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that on the basis of the complaint given by this petitioner, a case in Crime No.1087 of 2022 was registered against two persons, namely, Chandrabose, who is the fourth respondent herein, and Madavan and that the fifth respondent is the wife of the fourth respondent. He would further submit that investigation is still pending and during the pendency of the investigation, the petitioner has made representation to the third respondent for police protection. 2/4

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has lodged a complaint against the fourth respondent and one Madavan, for which, the above said accused had threatened the petitioner to withdraw the case.

4. Considering the above, let the third respondent issue summons to the respondents 4 and 5 to find out whether there was any threat made to the life of the petitioner and depending upon the enquiry, further orders may be passed by the third respondent.

5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

20.02.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No csm 3/4

G.ILANGOVAN ,J.

csm To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Town Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Town South Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

Order made in Dated: 20.02.2023 4/4