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M.Maheswaran v. The District Collector,

2026-06-18Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI M.Maheswaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi 3.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli 4.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi 5.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tirunelveli Range, Tirunelveli District, 6.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor Sub Division, Tirunelveli District.

7.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sathankulam Sub Division, 1/6

8.The Inspector of Police, Thisayanvilai Police Station, Thoothukudi District 9.The Inspector of Police, Meignanapuram Police Station, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 to 9 to grant adequate police protection to the petitioner and his family members by considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Rajeshwaran For R1 & R2 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) For R3 - R9 : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondent police to afford necessary police protection since the petitioner is apprehending a threat from the accused persons in Crime No.473 of 2024, this writ petition is filed.

2. The petitioner is one among the victim and hence, sought the indulgence of this Court.

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3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) submitted that already investigation in Crime No.473 of 2024 has culminated in filing a final report before the Judicial Magistrate, Thisayanvilai and then transferred to Judicial Magistrate, Radhapuram. However, so far, the petitioner's representation has not been received. On receipt of the same, the petitioner's plight would be considered.

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

5. Since the learned Government Advocate(crl.side) submits that the respondent police had not so far received the representation, the petitioner is directed to give a representation in person to the respondent police forthwith, and on receipt of the same, the respondent police is directed to take care of the safety and security of the petitioner and his family. The petitioner is also directed to forthwith approach the 3rd respondent police, and the 3rd respondent is directed to personally look into the matter and direct the 8th respondent police to ensure the safety of the petitioner and his family. 3/6

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 18.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi 3.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli 4.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi 5.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tirunelveli Range, Tirunelveli District, 6.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor Sub Division, Tirunelveli District.

7.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sathankulam Sub Division, 4/6

8.The Inspector of Police, Thisayanvilai Police Station, Thoothukudi District 9.The Inspector of Police, Meignanapuram Police Station, 10.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

gbg Order made in Dated 18.06.2026 6/6