Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1142/2026disposed of

K.Domnic Selvam v. The Commissioner Of Police

2026-02-26Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 26.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Domnic Selvam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ramjinagar Police Station, Trichy District.

3.Laxmanan ... 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 provide adequate police protection to the petitioner's life and limb and also the property comprised in S.No.405/11 situated at Navalur Kuttapattu Village, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District, at the hands of the third respondent in the light of the judgment and decree dated 02.07.2025 1/5

passed in O.S.No.236 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Srirangam, Trichy District, and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jameelarasu Advocate.

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

ORDER

This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner's life and limb and also the property comprised in S.No. 405/11 situated at Navalur Kuttapattu Village, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District, at the hands of the third respondent in the light of the judgment and decree dated 02.07.2025 passed in O.S.No.236 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Srirangam, Trichy District, and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026.

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2.According to the petitioner, he is the owner of the land. The third respondent, who is his neighbour, has been repeatedly disturbing the petitioner's possession. Hence, the petitioner approached the civil Court and filed a suit in O.S. No.236 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Srirangam, Trichy District, seeking injunction. The learned Principal District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Srirangam, Trichy District, granted a decree vide judgment dated 02.07.2025. As against the same, no appeal has been filed as on date. Hence, the present petition has been filed. 3.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondent Police is directed to consider and grant police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner, at the cost of the petitioner. Insofar as the police protection for the property is concerned, if the third respondent interferes with the petitioner's possession, the petitioner shall give a written complaint to the respondent police, upon which the police shall act in accordance with law.

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

26.02.2026 Index:yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No vsg TO 1.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ramjinagar Police Station, Trichy District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5

S.SRIMATHY,J., vsg

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1142 of 2026 Date :26.02.2026 5/5