M.K.Stalin v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:06.12.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH M.K.Stalin ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide armed security to the Petitioner on the movement (escort) until he is free from the threat to his life, on the basis of the Petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2023.

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For Petitioners : Mr.A.Joel Paul Antony For Respondents : MrM.Muthu Kamatchi Government Advocate for R1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R2 to R4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to provide police protection to the petitioner with an escort based on the representation made by the petitioner on 08.07.2023. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the first respondent and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing on behalf of the second respondent.

3.It is seen from records that the petitioner has earlier approached this Court in the year 2015 and this Court disposed of the writ petition by issuing some directions. From the year 2015 till date, nothing untoward has happened to the petitioner and that by itself shows 2/5

that the so called life threat faced by the petitioner is imaginary. The police protection cannot be given for mere asking and no one should get an impression that having a personal security officer will enhance the status of the person.

4.This Court is not convinced with the request made by the petitioner and that apart, it is also seen that there are ten previous cases against the petitioner, out of which in three cases, it is in the stage of trial and in two cases, the investigation has been completed and the final report has not been taken on file. If police protection is granted to persons with this background, it will give a wrong impression to the society 5.This writ petition stands dismissed accordingly. 06.12.2024 NCC :

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To 1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvidaimaruthur Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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N.ANAND VENKATESH,J.

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