Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3155/2026disposed of

Muniyandi v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2026-06-16Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.06.2026

CORAM:

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

1. The State Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Madurai.

2. The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to initiate necessary action and conclude the enquiry on the petitioner's complaint,dated 21.05.2026 in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ramanujam For Respondents : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to initiate necessary action and conclude the enquiry on the petitioner's complaint, dated 21.05.2026 in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had lodged a complaint before the respondent police alleging that he had been cheated of money by a third party. It was further submitted that, despite the complaint, no effective action has been taken by the respondent police. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present petition.

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.

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5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the second respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 21.05.2026 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. 16.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm TO:-

1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Madurai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

Sm Order made in Dated 16.06.2026 4/4