Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2816/2026disposed of

A.Murugesan v. The Director General Of Police,

2026-05-20Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2816 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD).No.686 of 2026 A.Murugesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director General of Police, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, 3.The Tahsildar, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Chekkanurani Police Station, Madurai District.

5.Annadurai ... 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 1/5

herein not to interfere in the civil dispute pending adjudication in A.S. No.49 of 2024 on the file of the learned Subordinate Judge, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, and to consider and act upon the petitioner's complaint bearing Reference No.OLC5942600020366 dated 18.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajarajan For R-1, R-2 & R-4: Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram Additional Public Prosecutor For R-3 : Mr.A.Oliraja Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the respondents not to interfere in the civil dispute, which is pending in A.S.No.49 of 2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Thirumangalam.

2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, at the instance of the fifth respondent, the police authorities are providing protection to the fifth respondent to put up boundary stones when the civil suit is pending.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the fourth respondent submitted that a complaint has been lodged as against the petitioner on 15.05.2026 and they would complete the enquiry within a period of two weeks. 2/5

4. It is made clear that the respondent police shall not interfere, in case, if the complaint lodged by the fifth respondent reveals that it is a civil dispute. The enquiry shall be completed within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm To 1.The Director General of Police, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, 3/5

3.The Tahsildar, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Chekkanurani Police Station, Madurai District.

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, 4/5

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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