Vallimalar P v. The Secretary to Government (Home)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.03.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P(MD)No.4962, 4963 and 4964 of 2023 W.P(MD) No.4962 of 2023: P.Vallimalar ... Petitioner Vs. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th and 5th Respondents to direct the 6th and 7th Respondents not to compel the petitioner to under go the Poly graph by using their own prepared her concern letter related to the investigation of the 7th Respondent's Crime No.300 of 2022 and consequently direct them to protect her life and limbs based on her representation dated 02.03.2023. W.P(MD) No.4963 of 2023: Valliyappan ... Petitioner Vs. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th and 5th Respondents to direct the 6th and 7th Respondents not to compel the petitioner to under go the Poly graph by using their own prepared his consent letter related to the investigation of the 7th Respondent's Crime No.300 of 2022 and consequently direct them to protect his life and limbs based on her representation dated 02.03.2023. W.P(MD) No.4964 of 2023: Chinnu.V ... Petitioner Vs. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th and 5th Respondents to direct the 6th and 7th Respondents not to compel the petitioner to under go the Poly graph by using their own prepared his consent letter related to the investigation of the 7th Respondent's Crime No.300 of 2022 and consequently direct them to protect his life and limbs based on her representation dated 02.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Palaniyandi.NA (for all cases) For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan (for all cases) Additional Public Prosecutor

COMMON O R D E R These Writ Petitions have been filed to direct the respondents 4 to 7 not to compel the petitioners to undergo the Polygraph by using their own prepared their consent letter related to the investigation of the 7th Respondent's Crime No.300 of 2022 and consequently direct them to protect their life and limbs based on their representation, dated

02.03.2023.

¶2The matters have been repeatedly adjourned at the instance of the respondents police for getting instructions with regard to the above said issue.

¶3The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents police, on instructions, would submit that proper procedure has been initiated before the concerned Court and the notice will be issued to the petitioners to appear before the concerned court. Depending upon the above said enquiry, the respondents 6 and 7 will take further steps.

¶4Even though, the matter has become infructuous, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that they have not given any consent letter to the respondents and this must be placed on record so that they can make objection at the time of hearing by the concerned Court. This submission is recorded.

¶5With the above observation, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs.

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8.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.ILANGOVAN,J trp W.P(MD)No.4962, 4963 and 4964 of 2023 Dated : 30.03.2023