Shanthi v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.04.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL Shanthi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Arimalam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

3. A.Bothavi

4. Andiappan

5. Muthaiah

6. Manojkumar

7. Ramachandran ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint dated 20.02.2025 against the respondents 3 to 7. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi (R1-R2) Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint dated 20.02.2025 against the respondents 3 to 7.

2.According to the petitioner, she has lodged a complaint against the respondents 3 to 7 before the respondent police. However, no action was taken. Hence, this petition.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police would submit that after receipt of the complaint of the petitioner, they have issued summons to the petitioner for enquiry. However, the petitioner failed to appear for enquiry. If the petitioner appears for enquiry along with the necessary records, they will consider and take action based on the complaint of the petitioner. 2/5

4.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in this petition, this Court is inclined to pass orders without issuing notice to the private respondents.

5.Recording the submission of the learned Additional Public Prosecutor that they have received the complaint of the petitioner and the same is pending for enquiry for appearance of the petitioner, this Court hereby directs the petitioner to appear before the 2nd respondent police on 19.04.2025 and produce all the relevant records, thereafter, the 2nd respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and take appropriate action, after affording opportunities to both parties, within a period of one week, in accordance with law.

6.With the above observations and direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

15.04.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No PNM 3/5

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Arimalam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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

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P.DHANABAL , J.

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