M. Mariyammal v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.09.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN M.Mariammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi, 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivaikundam, 3.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Srivaikundam Police Station, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the 3rd respondent to take further action on the petitioner's complaint dated 15.09.2020 in terms of Section 154 of Cr.P.C., and further direct him to proceed with the same in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible within the time limit as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Elumalai For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the third respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 15.09.2020, in terms of Section 154 of Cr.P.C. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

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3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the complaint dated 15.09.2020 given by the petitioner was received by the second respondent and thereafter, an enquiry has been initiated in C.S.R.No.182 of 2020 and the same is pending on the file of the second respondent.

4.In view of the above, it is made clear that the complaint given by the petitioner dated 15.09.2020 had already been considered by the respondents. However, since the dispute between the petitioner and the husband is a family dispute, it would appropriate to direct the third respondent to complete the enquiry within the stipulated time.

5.Accordingly, the third respondent is directed to complete the enquiry on the petitioner's complaint dated 15.09.2020, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) Ns Note :- In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi, 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivaikundam, 2/3

3.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Srivaikundam Police Station, 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

24.09.2020 NR (06.10.2020) 3P 5C 3/3