Mookan v. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to grant police protection to protect petitioner's life and limb including the handmade bricks kept in S.F.No.62/1B, 62/2A, 62/10B situated at Thennambadi village, Viralimalai taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.07.2026.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had submitted a representation seeking police protection for his life and limb, as well as for his handmade bricks, in view of the apprehended threat posed by the proposed accused. Since there was no progress on the same, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present writ petition.

¶3The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that on receipt of the petitioner's representation, CSR No.327 of 2026 was issued on 13.06.2026 and that the enquiry is pending.

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

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated

03.07.2026 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.

¶6Upon conclusion of the enquiry, if it is found necessary that the petitioner be provided with adequate protection, the third respondent police shall afford appropriate police protection to the petitioner, subject to payment of the requisite charges, in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.139, Home (Pol-VIII) Department, dated 04.03.2019.

¶7This writ petition is disposed with the above directions.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm TO:-

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Illupur Superintendent of Police Office, Pudukkottai District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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

17.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Mookkan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Illupur Superintendent of Police Office, Pudukkottai District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1 to 3 respondents to grant police protection to protect petitioner's life and limb including the handmade bricks kept in S.F.No.62/1B, 62/2A, 62/10B situated at Thennambadi village, Viralimalai taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Paranjothi For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side)