Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13700/2021disposed of

Nattuthurai v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-22Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.13700 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(MD).No.13700 of 2021 Nattuthurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

3.Ganesan 4.Ravichandran ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.07.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar For R-1 and R-2 : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi Government Advocate(Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.07.2021.

2. The learned Government Advocate(Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent police on 12.07.2021 and the same is still pending.

3. Considering the above, the second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the complaint dated 12.07.2021 after issuing notice to the petitioner and the respondents 3 and 4, conduct enquiry and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Lm 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, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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