C.Selvakumar v. The Director General of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to identify the persons operating fake social media accounts and online platforms spreading misleading propaganda relating to "Scheduled Exit/delisting" of Devendra Kula Velalar community from Scheduled Caste list and to initiate appropriate criminal action against respondents 6 to 8 and other responsible persons under the relevant provisions of law, including the IPC, Information Technology Act, and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner claims that he had personally handed over a representation dated 25.02.2026 to the Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai. He further claims that he had sent the same through e-mail to the Chief Secretary, Chairman of SC/ST Commission, ADGP Cyber Crime and the Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime. Though he states so, no proof of submission of copies to the said authorities has been produced.

¶3On perusal of the representation, it is seen that the averments are vague, though he has named certain persons who have allegedly been spreading rumours as though there is a campaign in the Devendrakula Velalar Community seeking exclusion from the Scheduled Caste list, which, according to him, is affecting the educational and career prospects of persons belonging to the said community and he seeks appropriate action.

¶4The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that no representation of the petitioner has been received by any of the persons named in the representation. He further submitted that the allegations are sweeping and bald, without any specific instance. He also submitted that if the petitioner submits any representation giving specific details along with proof, the same would be considered.

¶5The learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, submitted that he would give a representation with details, dates and particulars and also against the persons who are indulging in such false propaganda.

¶6Recording the same, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

12.03.2026 AT To

1.The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Police, No.1, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,

2.The Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing Headquarters, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Office of the Commissioner of Police Campus, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007.

4.The Principal Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. AT

5.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, No.737, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. W.P.Crl.No.556 of 2026 and W.P.M.P. Crl. No. 171 of 2026

12.03.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 12.03.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR and W.P.M.P. Crl. No. 171 of 2026 C. Selvakumar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Police, No.1, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 2.The Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing Headquarters, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007. 3.The Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Office of the Commissioner of Police Campus, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007. 4.The Principal Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 5.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, No.737, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006. 6.Auditor S. Gurumurthy, No. 26, 9th Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 7.Seeman, Chief Organiser – Naam Tamizhar Katchi, Sakthimoorthiamman Nagar, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Chennai – 600 041. 8.Arjun Sambath, Founder & President, Hindu Makkal Katchi, 130, Veera Ganesh Nagar, Kempatti Colony, Ukkadam (South), Coimbatore – 641 001. ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to identify the persons operating fake social media accounts and online platforms spreading misleading propaganda relating to "Scheduled Exit/delisting" of Devendra Kula Velalar community from Scheduled Caste list and consequently, initiate appropriate criminal action under the relevant provisions of law including IPC, the Information Technology Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and further direct the respondents 1 to 5 to initiate appropriate legal action against respondents 6 to 8 and other persons responsible, if it is found that they have instigated, propagated or facilitated such misleading propaganda through social media or other platforms based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. C. Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, for R1 & R5 Additional Public Prosecutor