Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3099/2026disposed of

Kanakammal v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2026-06-22Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22/06/2026

CORAM

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

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

2. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, The District Crime Branch Police Station, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

4. Nedunchezhiyan

5. Mookkan

6. The Sub Registrar, Tiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER :- To issue a mandamus directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to consider petitioner`s representation dated 10.04.2026 and to enquire and take appropriate action against the Respondents 3 to 5 for their illegal registration of deed within stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. M.Murugesan, Advocate.

For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy - for R1 and R2 Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Mrs.M.R.Priyanka Jothi - for R3 Government Advocate (Civil Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a mandamus directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to consider petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2026 and to enquire and take appropriate action against the Respondents 3 to 5 for their illegal registration of deed within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that his representation dated 10.04.2026 is not considered, hence this writ petition.

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3. The learned Government Advocate submitted that the representation is pending for inquiry.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sent a representation seeking the return of dowry, jewels, and household articles given at the time of marriage. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.

5. 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 respondents 4 and 5, notice to them is dispensed with.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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7. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. 22.06.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no pnn To

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

2. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, The District Crime Branch Police Station, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

4. The Sub Registrar, Tiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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

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L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J pnn

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.3099 of 2026 Date : 22/06/2026 5/5