Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3121/2026disposed of

R.Venkataraman v. The Superintendent Of Police, Madurai

2026-06-12Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI R.Venkataraman ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, S.S.Colony Police Station, Madurai.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, S.S.Colony Police Station, Madurai.

4.The Inspector of Police, Madakulam Police Station, Madurai.

... Respondents (R4 is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 12.06.2026) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action based on the petitioner's complaint dated 01.06.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to conduct a fair, impartial, and expeditious investigation on the basis of the petitioner's complaint.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramesh For Respondents : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents respondents to take action based on the petitioner's complaint dated 01.06.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that the issue falls within the jurisdiction of Madakulam Police Station.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

4. In view of the above, the Inspector of Police, Madakulam Police Station, Madurai District is suo motu impleaded as 4th respondent. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment in the cause title.

5. The 2nd respondent is directed to forthwith transfer the complaint to the 4th respondent. The 4th respondent, on receipt of the same, is directed to put the petitioner as well as the proposed accused on notice under Section 64 BNSS 2/4

and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of the complaint from the 2nd respondent.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 12.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thenkarai 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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