Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1092/2026disposed of

V.Alwin Thennan v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Superintendent Of Police, Thoothukudi District

2026-02-25Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY V.Alwin Thennan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Rep. By, The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Tuticorin South Police Station, Tuticorin.

3.J.Jegan 4.A.Nirmal Johnson 5.J.Jacob Gnanadoss 6.L.Balson David 7.J.Melba Mary 8.J.Stanley 9.V.R.Abraham 10.R.P.Santhakumar ... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER :-This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry and take appropriate criminal action against the respondents 3 to 10 pursuant to the C.S.R.No.164 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent by considering the petitioner's complaint dated 21.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selva Aditya, Advocate.

For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (for R1 & R2)

ORDER

This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry and take appropriate criminal action against the respondents 3 to 10 pursuant to the C.S.R.No. 164 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent by considering the petitioner's complaint dated 21.01.2026.

2.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents Police submitted that the value of the amount stated in the complaint falls within the jurisdiction of the DCB, Thoothukudi. 2/5

3.Therefore, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh complaint before the the Inspector of Police, DCB, Thoothukudi, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Thereafter, the DCB, Thoothukudi, shall conduct an enquiry. If any cognizable offence is made out, appropriate action may be taken in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

25.02.2026 Index:yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No vsg 3/5

TO The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Tuticorin South Police Station, Tuticorin.

3.The Inspector of Police, DCB, Thoothukudi District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J., vsg

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1092 of 2026 Date :25.02.2026 5/5