B.R.Damodaren v. The Commissioner of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to quash the order passed by the 3rd respondent dated 08.08.2025 and direct the respondents to remove petitioner name from the History Sheet List maintained by the 4th respondent.

¶2It is seen that the petitioner was implicated as an accused in a criminal case. In view of his involvement, he was also detained under Act 17 of 1982, and a history sheet was opened against him in H.S. No. 16 of 2024 dated

02.10.2024. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking the removal of his name from the history sheet. However, the said representation was rejected, and the petitioner's name was continued in the History Sheet.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the history sheet must be reviewed once a year as per P.S.O. 751. However, after 2024, the respondents retained the petitioner's name in the history sheet. It is further submitted that all the cases registered against him have ended in acquittal, and only one case is currently pending trial. Page3 of 4

¶4On a perusal of the records, it is seen that the history sheet was opened against the petitioner on 01.10.2024 by the 4th respondent solely based on the petitioner's breach of public peace. The petitioner has continuously acted in a manner prejudicial to public peace and tranquility. He has been involved in 11 previous cases, making him a habitual offender. Although 10 of these cases have already been disposed of, one case remains pending trial. Therefore, the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking the removal of his name from the history sheet was rightly rejected by the 3rd respondent. This Court finds no infirmity or illegality in the order passed by the 3rd respondent dated

08.08.2025.

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, the 3rd respondent is directed to review the history sheet periodically, as contemplated under P.S.O. 751. 16-07-2026 SMA Page4 of 4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA To

¶1The Commissioner of Police Vepery, Chennai.

¶2The Deputy Commissioner of Police Kolathur Police District, Peravalur, Greater Chennai Police.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner of Police Villivakkam Sub-Division Range, Greater Chennai Police.

¶4The Inspector Of Police V1 Villivakkam Police Station, Greater Chennai Police.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. 16-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN B.R.Damodaren S/o Balaraman, NO.11, 3rd Street, Lakshmipuram, New Avadi Road, Villivakkam, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Police Vepery, Chennai. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Kolathur Police District, Peravalur, Greater Chennai Police. 3. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Villivakkam Sub-Division Range, Greater Chennai Police. 4. The Inspector Of Police V1 Villivakkam Police Station, Greater Chennai Police. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus pertaining to the order passed by the 3rd respondent dated 08.08.2025 and to quash the same and direct the respondents to remove petitioner name from the History Sheet List maintained by the 4th respondent and pass such further or other orders. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Sathish Rajan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government for R1 to R4