P.Vanitha v. The District Genral of Police,

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to transfer the investigation in Crime No. 233 of 2026 pending on the file of the fourth respondent to an independent agency or CBCID for fair and impartial investigation and filing final report within the stipulated time.

¶2The learned Additional Advocate General appeared and submitted that, upon receipt of a complaint from one Jeyameri, an FIR in Crime No.240 of 2026 was promptly registered on 26.05.2026 and that the investigation is ongoing properly.

¶3Per contra, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is in possession of a suspicious video allegedly showing the deceased being chased by four persons. It was further submitted that when the petitioner attempted to hand over the said video to the fourth respondent police, the same was blatantly refused to be received. Hence, the learned counsel submitted that the petitioner has lost confidence in the fourth respondent police and apprehends that there will not be a fair investigation.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai City (South), is suo motu impleaded as the sixth respondent. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment.

¶6The sixth respondent is directed to take over the investigation in Crime No.233 of 2026, which is presently pending on the file of the fourth respondent. The third respondent is directed to monitor the investigation and ensure that the same is concluded as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondent police are also directed to furnish a copy of the post-mortem report and the video recording of the post-mortem to the petitioner.

¶7The learned Additional Advocate General submitted that the respondent police would hand over the post-mortem report and the video recording of the post-mortem to the petitioner. Upon receipt of the same, the petitioner is directed to forthwith receive the body of the deceased. The petitioner is further directed to produce before the investigating officer the video and all other materials in his possession that may be relevant to the investigation.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of.

¶9Post case for repoting compliance on 17.07.2026.

13.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm Note: Issue order copy on 14.07.2026. TO:-

¶1The District Genral of Police, State of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

¶2The Inspector of Police, South Zone, Madurai.

¶3The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai-12, (Crime No.233 of 2026).

¶5The Dean, Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, Panagal Road, Madurai.

¶6The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai City (South).

¶7The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Dated

13.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI P.Vanitha ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Genral of Police, State of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. 2. The Inspector of Police, South Zone, Madurai. 3. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 4. The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai- 12, (Crime No.233 of 2026). 5. The Dean, Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, Panagal Road, Madurai. 6. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai City (South). ... Respondents (R6 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 13.07.2026 in this petition.) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to transfer the investigation in crime no. 233 of 2026 pending on the file of the fourth respondent to an independent agency or CBCID for fair and impartial investigation and filing final report within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Vadivelan For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Senior Counsel Assisted by Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1toR4&R6) Government Advocate (Crl.) Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi (R5) Government Advocate (Civil)