S.Kadhar Meeran v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent not to interfere in the labour and trade union dispute, not to harass the petitioner and to consider the petitioner's representation dated

08.06.2026.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3. Perused the materials available on record.

¶3It is seen that there is a dispute between the petitioner and trade union in relation to labour issues. In this regard, the third respondent, without even issuing any summons, conducted an enquiry. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the dispute is a labour dispute between the petitoner and the trade union and therefore, the third respondent has no role to play in the adjudication of such dispute unless any cognizable office is disclosed. Page3 of 5

¶4On instruction, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that, based on the complaint received, the third respondent conducted an enquiry, in which the petitioner was also appeared before third respondent and the complaint was also closed on the very same day.

¶5In view of the above, the third respondent is directed not to interfere with the dispute between the labour and the trade union in future. However, if any cognizable office is committed by any person, the third respondent is at liberty to register an FIR and proceed against the persons concerned in accordance with law.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP Page4 of 5 To

1.The Superintendent of Police District Police Office, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District 635 109.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District 635 109.

3.The Inspector of Police HUDCO Police Station, Krishnagiri Road, Hosur, Krishnagiri District 635 109.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. Page5 of 5 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP 23-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN S.Kadhar Meeran ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police District Police Office, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District 635 109. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District 635 109. 3. The Inspector of Police HUDCO Police Station, Krishnagiri Road, Hosur, Krishnagiri District 635 109. 4. P. Arumugam 5. M. Shanmugam 6. A.S. Abdul Rahman Bari 7. A. Chellappa 8. M. Rajesh 9. R.N. Velumani 10.B. Senthil Kumar 11.M. Velu ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the 1st to 3rd Page2 of 5 respondents not to interfere in the Labour and trade Union Dispute and not to harass the Petitioner and consider the representation dated 08-06-2026. For Petitioner: Mr.G.Mohammed Aseef For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) For R1 to R3