Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3007/2026disposed of

Pannerselvam @ M.Arumugavel v. The Superintendent Of Police, Karur

2026-06-09Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Paneerselvam @ M.Arumugavel ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Karur Town Police Station, Karur Town, Karur District.

3. Chandrasekar

4. Balu @ Balasubramanian

5. Samiyappan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action based upon the complaint given by the petitioner dated 14.05.2026 by providing adequate police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner and his family members, within stipulated time fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Manojkumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 & R2) Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to take appropriate action based upon the complaint given by the petitioner dated 14.05.2026 by providing adequate police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner and his family members, within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that the petitioner has filed a complaint regarding the threats made by the private respondents. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.

3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the enquiry is pending.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the private respondents, notice to them is dispensed with. 2/4

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the second respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 14.05.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. 09.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm 3/4

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

Sm TO:-

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Karur Town Police Station, Karur Town, Karur District.

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

Order made in Dated 09.06.2026 4/4