Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2746/2025disposed of

Gopinathan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-01-02Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2746 of 2025 Gopinathan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by, The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by, The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to conduct the enquiry on my complaint lodged before the respondent 2 as per the Lalitha Kumari dictum by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.11.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.SMA Jinnah For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to conduct the enquiry on the petitioner's complaint lodged before the second respondent as per the Lalitha Kumari dictum by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.11.2025.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

3. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 02.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No jbr 2/4

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

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by, Inspector of Police, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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