Susikumar C v. The Chief Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN & WMP(MD)Nos.22987 & 24250 of 2025 C.Susikumar ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009, Tamilnadu, India.

3. The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Law Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009, Tamilnadu, India.

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4. The Secretary, Bar Council of India, 21, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, Near Bal Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 002.

5. The Secretary, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu,, High Court Campus, Pary's Corner, Chennai - 600 104.

... Respondents (R3 to R5 are suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 18.09.2025 in this writ petition.) PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to enact the "Advocates Protection Act in Tamilnadu" based on his representation dated 01.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Subash Babu Senior Counsel for Mr.R.M.Makesh Kumarvel For Respondents : Mr.S.P.Maharajan (R1 to R3) Special Government Pleader Ms.S.Mahalakshmi (R4) 2/6

Mr.K.R.Laxman (R5) Mr.D.Selvam Member of Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Read this order in continuation of and in conjunction with earlier orders.

2. It appears that though the Joint Action Committee has been constituted with the following members, (i) Advocate General (ii) Additional Solicitor General (iii) Chairman, Bar Council of Tamilnadu and Puducherry, (iv) Vice Chairman, Bar Council of India (v) Public Prosecutor, Chennai, and (vi) Additional Advocate General, Chennai and Madurai, no meeting has been convened thus far.

3. As the prayer of the petitioner stands achieved by this order, this writ petition is closed, directing that the Joint Action Committee may 3/6

convene necessary meetings, formulate a report in respect of the remit given to them and submit the same to the State for necessary action. We suggest that this process may be completed within six weeks from today. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. [A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 26.11.2025 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm 4/6

To

1. The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009, Tamilnadu, India.

3. The Secretary to Government of Tamilnadu, Law Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009, Tamilnadu, India.

4. The Secretary, Bar Council of India, 21, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, Near Bal Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 002.

5. The Secretary, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu,, High Court Campus, Pary's Corner, Chennai - 600 104.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm Order made in Dated:

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