K.Gokulan v. The Superintendent of Police - Thanjavur

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 3rd respondent to conduct enquiry under the direct supervision of the 1st and 2nd respondents, based on the petitioner's complaints dated 15.05.2026 and 15.06.2026 and to take appropriate action as mandated under law against the 4th to 7th respondents within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged complaints dated 15.05.2026 and 15.06.2026 to take appropriate action as against the 4th to 7th respondents. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.

¶3The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that on the petitioner's complaint, CSR No.520 of 2026 was issued on 24.06.2026 by the respondent police.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the private respondents, notice to them is dispensed with.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's complaint in CSR No. 520 of 2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This writ petition is disposed with the above directions.

30.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm TO:-

¶1The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Tanjore District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukottai, Tanjore District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Athirampattinam Police Station, Tanjore District.

¶4The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Dated

30.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI K.Gokulan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Tanjore District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukottai, Tanjore District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Athirampattinam Police Station, Tanjore District. 4. Ramanathan 5. Senthil 6. Natrajan 7. Raj Kuman ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to conduct enquiry under the direct supervision of the 1st and 2nd respondent based on the petitioner's complaints dated 15.05.2026 and 15.06.2026 and to take appropriate action as mandated under law against the 4th to 7th respondents within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 to R3) Government Advocate (Crl.Side)