Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15107/2022disposed of

Thirunavukkarasu. R v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-07-13Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM R.Thirunavukkarasu

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 02.04.2022 under the criminal law in the light of the dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalita Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Ors, reported in (2014) 2 SCC 1 as expeditiously as possible within the time stipulated as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to take action on the petitioner's complaint dated 02.04.2022 under the criminal law in the light of the dictum laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalita Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Ors, reported in (2014) 2 SCC 1 as expeditiously as possible within the time stipulated as prescribed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that after receiving the complaint, the respondent police has not taken any action.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that they are ready to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.04.2022. 2/4

4. In view of the same, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.04.2022 and pass orders on merits in accordance with law.

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

13.07.2022 Index :Yes/No ebsi To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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V.SIVAGNANAM., J ebsi 13.07.2022 4/4