Shanmuganathan v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.08.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Shanmuganathan : Petitioner/Defacto Complainant Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

3.Pradeep : Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the second respondent to give police protection to the petitioner's life and limb, on the basis of the petitioner's complaint, dated 31.07.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Udhayakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R1 & R2.

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ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking orders, to direct the second respondent to give police protection to the petitioner's life and limb, on the basis of the petitioner's complaint, dated 31.07.2024.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the State would submit that the representation given by the petitioner is pending before the second respondent.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), the second respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 31.07.2024 and pass orders within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

08.08.2024 NCC : Yes/ No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No das To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

DAS Order made in Dated: 08.08.2024 4/4