Muthupriya v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This petition is filed seeking for a direction to the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry based on the petitioner's complaint dated 27.06.2023 within a time frame, in the light of the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Lalitha Kumari Vs. Union of India.

2.It is submitted by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents that the husband of the petitioner is now in abroad and within a period of two weeks, the respondent Police would complete the enquiry in respect of the complaint of the petitioner dated 27.06.2023.

3.In view of the above submissions made by both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to complete the enquiry in respect of the petitioner's complaint dated 27.06.2023 as quickly as possible, not later than two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. Yuva

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.09.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Muthupriya ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents (R2 is amended vide Court order dated 22.09.2023 in W.M.P.(MD)No.17732 of 2023) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to conduct the enquiry based on the petitioner's complaint dated 27.06.2023 within a time frame in the light of the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Union of India. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (Crl.side)