Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/23231/2016dismissed

A.Ooikattu Thevar, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2020-11-30Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.23231 of 2016 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.11.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P (MD) No.23231 of 2016 A.Ooikattu Thevar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Melapalayam Police Station, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli District.

3.Thalavai @ Petchiammal (R3 impleaded as per order of this Court made in Crl.M.P.(MD)No.60/2017, in Crl.O.P.(MD) No.23231/2016, dated 10.02.2017) ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the 2nd respondent to give necessary police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner on the basis of the complaint of the petitioner, dated 15.09.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vijayakumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Erottuchamy Government Advocate (crl.side) for R1 &R2

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to give necessary police protection for the life and limb of the petitioner on the basis of the complaint of the petitioner, dated 15.09.2016.

2. .Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) for the respondents 1 and 2.

3.The petitioner sought police protection. Now, almost 4 years have been lapsed and hence, due to the lapse of period, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted now. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.23231 of 2016 4.In view of the same, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. No costs. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file a fresh complaint, on fresh cause of action, if so advised. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T & P) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Ls 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, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Melapalayam Police Station, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli District.

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

+1 CC to M/s.H.ARUMUGAM, Advocate ( SR-23382[F] dated 01/12/2020 ) Order made in CRL.O.P (MD) No.23231 of 2016 30.11.2020 ark(CO) TR(17.12.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2