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Prakash v. The Government of Tamil Nadu,

DISPOSED OF
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
1 June 2026
Bench
G.K. Ilanthiraiyanauthor
Case no.
WP 12285/2020

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Judgment

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Human Rights and Social Justice C.I.D, which is under the control of the second respondent, to investigate the petitioner's complaint dated 30.07.2020 and to initiate appropriate prosecution against the respondents 6 to 9 and other police personnel who are alleged to have illegally detained and brutally attacked the petitioner. The petitioner has also sought a direction to the first respondent to pay compensation of Rs.10,00,000/- for the atrocities committed by its officials against him and also directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take appropriate departmental action against the respondents 6 to 9.

¶2Heard Mr.M.Selvam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 and Mr.S.Sasikumar, learned counsel appearing for the respondents 6 to 9. Perused the materials available on record.

¶3Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the fourth respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner, after issuing notice to the respondents 6 to 9 herein and after giving an opportunity of hearing to them, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 5

¶4With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP To

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

2.The Director General of Police, Chennai.

3.The Additional Director General of Police, Social Justice and Human Rights, Anna Nagar, Chennai.

4.The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

5.The Inspector of Police,

6.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. Page5 of 5 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP Writ Petition No. 12285 of 2020 01-06-2026

Case details

Parties and counsel

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Writ Petition No. 12285 of 2020 Prakash S/o.Vadivel, Arasanahalli Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9. 2. The Director General of Police, Chennai. 3. The Additional Director General of Police, Social Justice and Human Rights, Anna Nagar, Chennai. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 5. The Inspector of Police, 6. Madiazhagan, Sub-Inspector of Police, Page2 of 5 7. Perumal, Sub-Inspector of Police, 8. Sivaguru, Sub-Inspector of Police, 9. Rajendran, Sub-Inspector of Police, ..Respondents Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Human Rights and Social Justice C.I.D. which is under the control of the 2nd respondent to investigate the matter, on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 30.07.2020 and prosecuted the respondents 6 to 9 and others policemen who illegally detained and brutally attacked the petitioner and directing that the 1st respondent to pay compensation Rs.10,00,000/- to the petitioner for the atrocities committed by its employer against the petitioner and also directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take departmental action against the respondents 6 to 9. For Petitioner: Mr.M.Selvam For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) for R1 to R5 Mr. S.Sasikumar for R6 to R9 Page3 of 5

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