P. Pandi v. The Union Of India
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.08.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE P.Pandi ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Union of India, Represented by Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhavan, C-Wing, New Delhi - 110011.
2.The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009 3.The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by Secretary, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009 1/6
4.The Director General of Police, Police Head Quarters, Chennai 600 004.
5.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
6.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
7.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
8.The Tahsildar, Elaiyankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
9.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
10.The Inspector of Police, Elaiyankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents as a) directing the first respondent to monitor the implementation of the provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1975 and the rules made thereunder by the Government of 2/6
Tamilnadu. b) directing the respondent No.3 to ensure proper investigations in crime number 441 dated 05.12.2020 registered in Elaiyankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District and to ensure that the first information reports No.442 and 443 are closed as false and fabricated c) directing the respondent Nos.2 and 5 to ensure the payment of relief amount and compensation to the victim's family at the earliest.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Rathinam For R - 1 : Mr.V.Malaiyendran For RR 2, 3, 5 & 8 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader For RR 4, 6, 7, 9 & 10 : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 4, 6, 7, 9 & 10 submitted that the grievance of the petitioner has been redressed. 3/6
2.Recording the above submission, this Writ Petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.
[S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 05.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps To 1.The Secretary, Represented by Union of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhavan, C-Wing, New Delhi - 110011.
2.The Secretary, Represented by State of Tamilnadu, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009 3.The Secretary, Represented by State of Tamilnadu, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009 4/6
4.The Director General of Police, Police Head Quarters, Chennai 600 004.
5.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
6.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
7.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
8.The Tahsildar, Elaiyankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
9.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
10.The Inspector of Police, Elaiyankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.
and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J.
ps ORDER MADE IN DATED : 05.08.2025 6/6