Karthika v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:23.08.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Karthika ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Subramaniapuram Police Station, Madurai City, Madurai.

3.Balakrishnan 4.Thavamani 5.Sivasanjay 6.Sivajothi ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to take appropriate action as against the respondents 3 to 6 on the basis of the petitioner's email representation dated 16.08.2203 made to the first 1/4

respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ramesh For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R1 and R2

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondents Police to take action on the representation given by the petitioner dated 16.08.2023 against the unofficial respondents 3 to 6.

2. The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the official respondents submits that basing on a complaint given by the petitioner, enquiry was conducted and subsequently, after enquiry, a case has been registered against the respondents 3 to 6 in Crime No.361 of 2023 for the offence punishable under Sections 294(b) and 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women Harassment Act.

3. Since the Police have taken action as sought for by the petitioner and a case has already been registered against the respondents 3 to 6, this Writ Petition becomes infructuous. 2/4

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

23.08.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No ssb To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Subramaniapuram Police Station, Madurai City, Madurai.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN,J ssb Dated:23.08.2023 4/4