Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29380/2023dismissed

Charles v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-12-13Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.12.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Charles ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

Pudukkottai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Alangudi Circle, Alangudi, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police Vadakadu Police Station, Vadakadu, Pudukkottai District.

4.Leema Rose ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to complete the preliminary enquiry and gave adequate police protection to the petitioner's life and limb on the basis of the compliant, dated 21.11.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Vadivelan 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi for R1 to R3 Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to complete the preliminary enquiry and gave adequate police protection to the petitioner's life and limb on the basis of the compliant, dated 21.11.2023. 2.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that the petitioner is an accused in Crime No.231 of 2023 which was registered for the offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 352, 506(ii) of IPC and Section 4 of TNPHW Act, 2002. Thereafter only, the representation was made by the petitioner seeking police protection.

3.The petitioner is facing charges under Sections 294(b), 352, 506(ii) of IPC and Section 4 of TNPHW Act, 2002. Hence, he is not entitled for police protection. He can workout his remedy through appropriate proceedings.

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4.Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 13.12.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No TM To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

Pudukkottai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Alangudi Circle, Alangudi, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police Vadakadu Police Station, Vadakadu, Pudukkottai District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN, J TM Order made in Dated : 13.12.2023 4/4