Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/9351/2026disposed of

Mohamed Jameel v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-05-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Crl.OP(MD).No.9351 of 2026

1. Mohamed Jameel

2. Ramu Priya ...

Petitioners Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukkottai,

3. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Pattukkottai,

4. The Inspector of Police, Pattukkottai Police Station, 1/6

5. The Inspector of Police, Peravurani Police Station,

6. Veerasanmugam

7. Durga Selvi

8. Meenakshi Sundar ...

Respondents PRAYER: This Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to provide adequate and continuous police protection to the petitioners based on their complaint and to take appropriate action against the respondents 6 to 8.

For Petitioners : Mr.SMA.Jinnah For Respondents : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (For R1 to R5)

O R D E R

The Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to provide police protection to the petitioners based on their complaint and to take appropriate action against the respondents 6 to 8. 2/6

2. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners belong to different religions and have solemnized their marriage. He further submitted that they apprehend danger to their life and liberty from the family members of the girl. The petitioners have produced copies of their Aadhaar Cards and photographs before this Court. Therefore, the petitioners are seeking police protection.

3. Heard the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 5.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents 1 to 5 to consider the petitioner's representation and provide police protection for a period of one week. If Respondents 1 to 5 decide to grant such police protection, the cost thereof shall be borne by the petitioners. 3/6

5. With these directs, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 07.05.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukkottai,

3. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Pattukkottai,

4. The Inspector of Police, Pattukkottai Police Station, 4/6

5. The Inspector of Police, Peravurani Police Station,

6. The Government Advocate (Criminal Side), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai 5/6

S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in Crl.OP.(MD)No.9351 of 2026 07.05.2026 6/6