Ambikapathi.R v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:12.09.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN R.Ambikapathi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to enquire upon the petitioner's complainant dated 30.07.2022 and take appropriate action upon the same in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court and for other reliefs. For Petitioner : Mr.Lawrance. J For Respondents : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to take action on the basis of the complaint given by the petitioner, dated 30.07.2022. 2.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that on the basis of the complaint given by the petitioner, enquiry was undertaken in C.No.317 of 2021. During the course of enquiry, it was found that both the petitioner as well as the defacto complainant appeared before the respondent police. But, however, the petitioner gave statement that the cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of Karur and so, he was advised to approach the DCP, Karur for appropriate relief. With the above said advise, it was closed on 10.09.2022.

3.But, however, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that he belong to Vembur Village, Dindigul District. The entire investigation is only within the jurisdiction of Dindigul Police Station. 2/4

4.But, however, since the complaint has been closed as per the above said advise, the petitioner can workout his remedy through appropriate action.

5.With the above said liberty, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

12.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No dss To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Dindigul District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN, J dss 12.09.2022 4/4