Kannadhasan v. The Chairman

ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to provide victim compensation to the petitioner under the victim compensation scheme by considering his representation dated 27.02.2026, this petition is filed.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that on 16.10.2023 at about 1:30 AM, on breaking the petitioner's house, a thief had entered into his house and had stolen away gold ornaments, including a diamond ring (½ sovereign), a ladies ring (¼ sovereign), one pair of bangles (2 sovereigns), cash of Rs.2,000/- and one silver pot (worth Rs.2000), thali chain weighing 6 sovereigns, 2 dollar chains (2 ¼ sovereigns) and one pair of bangles (1 ½ sovereign). In total, 12 ½ sovereigns of gold jewellery, one silver pot and Rs. 2,000/- in cash were stolen, which worth about Rs.15,00,000/-. In this regard, a complaint was lodged with the fifth respondent and FIR in Crime No.495 of 2023 was registered for the offences under Sections 457 and 380 of IPC on the file of the fifth respondent. However, there is no progress in the investigation. Hence, the petitioner had made a representation on 27.02.2026 to provide victim compensation, the same was not considered. Hence, this petition.

3.The learned Government Advocate submitted that the investigation is still ongoing and has not yet culminated in the filing of a charge sheet, and that the petitioner is in haste to submit a representation seeking compensation. Unless and until the investigation is concluded, the question of victim compensation by the State does not arise.

4.Heard either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the fifth respondent police is directed to conclude the investigation in Crime No.495 of 2023 as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. The fourth respondent is directed to monitor the investigation being conducted by the fifth respondent. The fifth respondent is also directed to appraise the progress of the investigation to the fourth respondent from time to time.

6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

01.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Rmk TO:-

1.The Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Pudukkottai.

2.The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Pudukkottai.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai.

4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gandarvakottai, Pudukkottai.

5.The Inspector of Police, Gandarvakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai.

6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Rmk Dated

01.04.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Kannadhasan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Pudukkottai. 2.The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Pudukkottai. 3.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai. 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gandarvakottai, Pudukkottai. 5.The Inspector of Police, Gandarvakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to provide victim compensation to the petitioner under the victim compensation scheme by considering his representation dated 27.02.2026 at once. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Santhosh Kumar For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (civil) For R3 to R5 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.)