S.Leeladevi v. C.I of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition for protection and property safeguards against interference by private individuals, the court dismissed the prayer. The court held that the petitioner has no immediate threat to life from the respondents, the remedy lies in the appropriate civil forum alongside compliance with existing injunctions, and police action arises only upon complaint of a cognizable offence.
What did the court decide?
The prayer for police protection against interference by respondents 3 and 4 was dismissed; petitioner directed to approach appropriate forum and file complaint for cognizable offences if any.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.M.JOSEPH &
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.L.JOSEPH FRANCIS
TUESDAY, THE 20TH JULY 2010 / 29TH ASHADHA 1932
WP(C).No. 16138 of 2010(N)
PETITIONER(S):
S.LEELADEVI, W/O. LATE K.SREEDHARAN, AGED 63 YEARS, RESIDING AT IKKARAVILAKOM, PETTAH,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
BY ADV. SRI.BINOY VASUDEVAN SMT.P.G.BABITHA
RESPONDENT(S):
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a writ of mandamus commanding the police to afford protection against interference by the respondents.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Leeladevi
- respondent
The Circle Inspector of Police, Pettah Police Station
- respondent
The Sub Inspector of Police, Vanchiyoor Police Station
- respondent
Ashkumar
- respondent
Salilkumar @ Joshkumar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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