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Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1001/2026disposed of

M.Muthukrishnan v. The Superintendent Of Police,

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.1001 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.263 of 2026 M.Muthukrishnan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Authoor Police Station, Thoothukkudi.

... 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 respondents 1 and 3 to remove the petitioner's name form the rowdy list maintained by the 4th respondent vide No.157 of 2018 by considering his representation dated 19.01.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar For R-1, 3 & 4 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R-2 : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to remove the petitioner's name form the rowdy list maintained by the 4th respondent vide No.157 of 2018 by considering his representation dated 19.01.2026.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents 1 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

3. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. NCC : Yes / No 23.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr 2/4

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Authoor Police Station, Thoothukkudi.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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