Kadigai Ravi v. The Superintendent O Police

CRL.O.P (MD) No.11996 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.09.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P (MD) No.11996 of 2019 R.Kadigai Ravi @ Ravichandran ... Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District.

4.Venkatachalam 5.Ramalingam 6.Muthu ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the 3rd respondent to grant necessary police protection to the petitioner.

For Petitioners : Mr.P.Muthusamy For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, G.A. (Crl. Side) for R1 to 3

O R D E R

This petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the 3rd respondent to grant necessary police protection to the petitioner.

2.It is the grievance of the petitioner that due to the dispute with regard to the worship of temple, the petitioner and his family members apprehends life threat from some persons and hence, he made a representation to the respondent on 04.03.2019 seeking police protection. Since, the same is pending before the 3rd respondent, he approached this Court for police protection.

3.Heard the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) would submit that on the complaint lodged by the petitioner dated 04.03.2019, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

CRL.O.P (MD) No.11996 of 2019 they conducted enquiry on 19.05.2019 and both the parties agitating for their rights in the temple administration and its maintenance. In respect of the issues between them, the 3rd respondent conducted enquiry and concluded that since the issue is civil in nature, they are directed to approach the concerned civil Court for appropriate relief.

5.It is seen from the records that the respondent issued CSR No.2720 for the representation given by the petitioner, in which also, it reveal that they conducted enquiry and closed with an undertaken given by the parties that they would approach the concerned civil Court.

6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this court is not inclined to give any direction regarding police protection. Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) To

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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

+1 CC to Mr.P.MUTHUSAMY, Advocate ( SR-85389[F] dated 05/09/2019 ) Order made in CRL.O.P (MD) No.11996 of 2019 03.09.2019 arul MK (19.09.2019) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2