Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1558/2026disposed of

R.Selvi v. The Home Secretary

2026-03-23Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 23.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl(MD)No.1558 of 2026 and W.P.M.P.Crl.(MD)No.383 of 2026 1.R.Selvi 2.N.Ramesh ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Home Secretary, O/o. the Home Secretary, Chennai.

2.The Inspector General of Police, O/o. the Inspector General of Police, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur.

4.The District Superintendent of Police, O/o. the District Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimarudhur, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Nachiyarkovil Police Station, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

6. Vimala 1/5

7. Mathan Kumar

8. Murugesan

9. Vigneshwaran ... Respondents PRAYER :-Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd to 5th respondents to provide police protection to the petitioner and his family members based on the representation dated 09.03.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek Bharathi For R1 : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate(Civil Side) For R2 - R5 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Criminal Side)

ORDER

Seeking to direct respondents 3 to 5 to provide police protection to the petitioner and his family members based on the representation, dated 09.03.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondents, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with. 2/5

3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the dispute between the petitioners and the private respondents has resulted in registration of 3 F.I.Rs as against the private respondents. Even thereafter, the aggression of the private respondents have not seen any stands still and hence, it is utmost necessity for the petitioners to be afforded with proper police protection.

4. Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5. The 5threspondent police is directed to consider the petitioners' representation by putting the petitioners as well as the respondents 6 to 9 on summons under Section 64 BNSS, conduct enquiry affording an opportunity of hearing to both the parties and thereafter afford police protection, if the petitioner's plight is found to be genuine.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 23.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No gbg 3/5

To 1.The Home Secretary, O/o. the Home Secretary, Chennai.

2.The Inspector General of Police, O/o. the Inspector General of Police, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur.

4.The District Superintendent of Police, O/o. the District Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimarudhur, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Nachiyarkovil Police Station, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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

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