Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3040/2026disposed of

Sathishkumar v. The Superintendet Of Police,

2026-06-10Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Sathishkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Aundipatti, Theni District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District.

4. Justin Gopinath ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to conduct enquiry and dispose petitioners complaint dated 13.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Praveenkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy (R1 to R3) Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 3rd respondent to conduct an enquiry and dispose of the petitioner's complaint dated 13.05.2026.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint with regard to non-return of pledged jewels. 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 and summons have also been served. He further submitted that the enquiry will be concluded within two weeks.

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 fifth respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 13.05.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the 2/4

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 two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. 10.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm TO:-

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Aundipatti, Theni District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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