Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/21630/2016dismissed as infructuous

K.Chinnakalai v. The Superintendent Of Police

2020-10-14Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P(MD) No.21630 of 2016 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:14.10.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P(MD) No.21630 of 2016 K.Chinnakalai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

3.Makkan ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. praying to direct the second respondent to give police protection to the petitioner, his life and liberty based on his representation dated 27.10.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.K.R.Bharathikannan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to give police protection to the petitioner based on his representation dated 27.10.2016.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that now, almost four years have been lapsed and hence, due to the lapse of period, the prayer sought for by the petitioner has become infructuous. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file a fresh petition, on fresh cause of action, if so advised.

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3. Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed as infructuous.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) vsg Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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