Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/23263/2016dismissed

Kalarani v. The Superintendent Of Police,

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

CRL.O.P (MD) No.23263 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.23263 of 2016 Kalarani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Bodinaickanoor Town Police Station, Bodinaickanoor, Theni District.

3.Annamayil ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the second respondent herein to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner under due process of law on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karuppasamy Pandian For Respondents : Mr.R.Erottuchamy Government Advocate (crl.side) for R1 &R2 : Mr.K.Guhan for R3

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the second respondent herein to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner under due process of law on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2016.

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.23263 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 (P&A) // 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, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Bodinaickanoor Town Police Station, Bodinaickanoor, Theni District.

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

Order made in CRL.O.P (MD) No.23263 of 2016 30.11.2020 PK(CO) KM (14.12.2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2