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Velmurugan.G v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-08-09Honourable Dr. Justice D.Nagarjun4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN G.Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

4.Charles

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the petitioner's name as well as his family members name from the case history of Crime No.208 of 2019 in the crime details reflecting in the Police record by considering the representation dated 13.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ranjith Kumar For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal side) 1/4

O R D E R

This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a direction to respondent Nos.1 to 3 Police to delete the petitioner's name from the records in respect of Crime No.208 of 2019. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is planning to abroad and on account of registering of his name in the records (website) in respect of Crime No.208 of 2019, he is not permitted to leave.

2. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) on the other hand submits that in Crime No.208 of 2019, investigation was completed and the said crime is closed as "Action Dropped" and reported that they are going to file the final report within a short time.

3. Considering the submissions made by both sides and on going through the records, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the respondent Police to delete the name of the petitioner from the list of the accused persons, sofaras Crime No.208 of 2019 is concerned, soon after filing of the final report. No costs.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Emaneswaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

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