Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1041/2026disposed of

Sheik Dawood v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-02-25Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 1041 of 2026 Sheik Dawood Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State of Tamilnadu The Superintendent of Police Office of The Superintendent of Police Tenkasi District

2. State Of Tamilnadu The Inspector Of Police District Crime Branch Tenkasi District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.SMA. Jinnah For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.side) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondent No.2 to conduct the enquiry and register a case on the petitioner's complaint lodged before the Respondent No.1 as per the Lalitha Kumari dictum by considering the representation dated 16.02.2026.

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondent No.2 to conduct the enquiry and register a case on the petitioner's complaint lodged before the Respondent No.1 as per the Lalitha Kumari dictum by considering the representation dated 16.02.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the enquiry was conducted and the complaint was closed. Further, there is a suit pending between the parties. The said submission is recorded. 3.In view of the above said submission, this Writ Petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. The petitioner is at liberty to challenge the closure report. 25-02-2026 Tmg To 1.The Superintendent of Police Office of The Superintendent of Police Tenkasi District

2. The Inspector Of Police District Crime Branch Tenkasi District.

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