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Brother M.Micheal Thangaraja v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-02-23Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD).No.995 of 2026 Brother M.Micheal Thangaraja ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District .

2. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Royappanpatti Police Station, Theni District.

3. Brother M.Velankaani

4. Brother Elias

5. Brother I.Madalaimuthu

6. G.Mohan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 17.10.2025 and take appropriate 1/4

action in accordance with law in light of the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others [(2014) 2 SCC 1] within a time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vanchinathan For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 17.10.2025 and take appropriate action in accordance with law in light of the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others [(2014) 2 SCC 1] within a time frame stipulated by this Court.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 17.10.2025 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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3. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 23.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr To

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District .

2. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Royappanpatti Police Station, Theni District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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