K.Pavithra v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH K.Pavithra

...Petitioner

Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai Region, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Town Police Station, Sivagangai District.

4.Muhesh 5.Manisha 6.Muthu 7.Malathi

...Respondents

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to direct the first and third respondents to give adequate Police protection to the petitioner's life, limb on the basis of the representation dated 10.10.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Joseph Jerry For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R-4 : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent Police to provide Police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner based on the representation dated 10.10.2023.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. In the instant case, there is a matrimonial dispute between the parties. That apart, the petitioner had earlier given two complaints-one before the Devakottai Police Station, which was taken on file as a petition on 11.10.2023 and it was closed by recording the undertaking that no one will cause any threat to the petitioner and her family members. Thereafter, another complaint was given before the All Women Police Station, Devakottai, which was enquired in Petition No.187 of 2023. This was also closed on the ground that the parties came to some settlement and the husband had informed the Police that he will live with the petitioner. 2/4

4. It is quite clear from the materials placed before this Court that the matter involves a matrimonial dispute between the parties. Hence, instead of seeking for a police protection, the petitioner has to seek for a substantive relief. Except giving this clarity, no further orders can be passed in this Criminal Original Petition.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of in the above terms. 22.11.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order/Non Speaking Order TSG To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai Region, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Town Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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