Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1099/2026disposed of

Smt.Saliya Nahith v. The Commissioner Of Police

2026-02-25Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 25.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Saliya Nahith ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai-625020.

2.The Inspector of Police, C3, S.S.Colony Police Station (Crime), Madurai City, Madurai.

3.Jannath Birthos ... Respondents 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 complete the enquiry into the petitioner's complaint dated 07.12.2025 in C.S.R.No.1012 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent Police and consequently, take appropriate action in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Manianandh Advocate.

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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 complete the enquiry into the petitioner's complaint dated 07.12.2025 in C.S.R.No.1012 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent Police and take appropriate action in accordance with law.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents Police submitted that based on the complaint given by the petitioner, the respondent Police conducted an enquiry and closed the same.

3.However, the contention of the petitioner is that he was not called for any enquiry and that he has CCTV footage to substantiate his allegations against the third respondent.

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4.Recording the same, the respondent police are directed to reopen the enquiry, verify the CCTV footage and other evidence and proceed with the case in accordance with law. If any cognizable offence is made out, appropriate steps shall be taken, including the registration of a case. The above said exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.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 TO 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai-625020.

2.The Inspector of Police, C3, S.S.Colony Police Station (Crime), Madurai City, Madurai.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4

S.SRIMATHY,J., vsg

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1099 of 2026 Date :25.02.2026 4/4