Abirama Sundari v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed, seeking a direction to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated

23.08.2025 for taking further action against 5th respondent in accordance with law.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she married one R.Sumanraj on

20.05.2022 at Ettukudi Senthilvelavar Marriage Hall in the presence of both families and relatives, in accordance with Hindu rites and customs. Thereafter, the petitioner's father-in-law, Ravichandran allegedly demanded dowry and instigated her husband to have a property belonging to the petitioner's father registered in his name. It is further alleged that petitioner's husband, under the influence of alcohol and prohibited tobacco substances, subjected her to sexual abuse and now forcing her to agree to a divorce by mutual consent. In this regard, the petitioner lodged a complaint before the 4th respondent viz., AWPS Nanilam Police Station. The 4th respondent conducted a partial enquiry and issued a CSR No.0243 of 2025 dated 23.08.2025. However, no further action was taken by the 4th respondent, due to the influence of the petitioner's husband, who is employed in the Police Department. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation dated 23.08.2025 to the respondents 1 to 4, seeking appropriate action against her husband/5th respondent. As the said Page3 of 5 representation was not considered, the petitioner has filed the present petition.

¶3Today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 produced a communication dated 08.09.2025, which is taken on record. It is seen from the said communication dated 08.09.2025 that the petitioner's complaint/representation of the petitioner, pertaining to allegations of dowry demand, harassment and coercion for divorce by mutual consent, has been forwarded to the Social Welfare Department, Tiruvarur District. A copy of the same has been furnished to the petitioner. Further, he submitted that based on the report to be received from the Social Welfare Department, Tiruvarur District, appropriate action will be taken.

¶4Recording the said submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 10-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jd Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector, District Collector Office, Thiruvarur District.

¶2The Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Trichy District.

¶3The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Thiruvarur District.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Nannilam All Women Police Station, Thiruvarur District.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. Page5 of 5

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. jd 10-04-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Abirama Sundari ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Thiruvarur District. 2. The Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Trichy District. 3. The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Thiruvarur District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Nannilam All Women Police Station, Thiruvarur District. 5. R.Sumanraj ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st to 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.08.2025 for taking further action against 5th respondent in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): M/s.M.Dharani for Mr.M.Selvam For Respondent(s): Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Additional Public Prosecutor for R2 to R4 Page2 of 5