M.Jayanthi v. State by

O R D E R The present Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents one to three to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.02.2026 and decide the same in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

¶2Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice on behalf of the respondents one to three.

¶3In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶4Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that on a complaint given by the petitioner's mother-in-law, the 3rd respondent is conducting an enquiry and during the enquiry, the 4th respondent, along with her advocates and others, had come to the police station and in the presence of the police, Kangaroo Court was conducted. He would submit that the petitioner sent a representation to the 1st respondent on 08.02.2026, seeking to direct the 3rd respondent to desist from conducting Kangaroo Court, and not to harass her; since no action has been taken, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of this petition.

¶5Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents one to three would submit that the 3rd respondent was not conducting Kangaroo Court; based on the complaint given by the 4th respondent to the 1st respondent, enquiry was conducted and same was registered in C.S.R.No.0186 of 2026. He would submit that the 4th respondent has alleged that by fabrication of documents, the petitioner swindled an amount to the tune of Rs.23,37,555/-. He would submit that during enquiry, both parties were accompanied by advocates, who had also come to the police station. He would submit that both parties were directed not to bring their advocates during the enquiry conducted by the respondent police. He would further reiterate that being women, neither the petitioner nor the 4th respondent were harassed by the 3rd respondent, and he only seeks a direction may be issued to both the parties not to come to the police station with the advocates and co-operate in the enquiry.

¶6Learned counsel appearing for the 4th respondent would submit that the 4th respondent has given a complaint against the petitioner for having misappropriated her insurance amount and death benefits of her son. He would further submit that since the 4th respondent was old aged, she was accompanied by advocates.

¶7Heard learned counsel on either side and perused the materials placed on record.

¶8Having heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and upon perusal of the materials available on record and taking note of the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to complete the enquiry following the due process, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing summons to both the parties, and also taking into account the law and order situation. As per undertaking, the petitioner and the 4th respondent shall not take advocates with them during the time of enquiry.

¶9With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs.

17.02.2026 dsn To

¶1The Commissioner of Police, Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119.

¶2The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tambaram Police District, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 045.

¶3The Inspector of Police (Crime Branch) T-1 Tambaram Police Station, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 045.

¶4The Public Prosecutor,

High Court of Madras. A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA

, J.

dsn W.P (Crl).No.335 of 2026

17.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA W.P.(Crl.)No.335 of 2026 M.Jayanthi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State by The Commissioner of Police, Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tambaram Police District, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 045. 3. The Inspector of Police (Crime Branch) T-1 Tambaram Police Station, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 045. 4. N.Jeya ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus or direction in the nature of writ, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider and decide the representation dated 08.02.2026 made by the petitioner and decide the same in accordance with law within a reasonable time as may be fixed by the Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Pugalenthi For R1 to R3 : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor For R4 : Mr.K.Selvakumaraswami