Jayalakshmi, v. the Station House Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition under Article 226 seeking police protection against alleged threats from neighbours engaged in illegal sand transportation, the High Court directed police to take necessary steps to ensure law and order and instructed the SHO to act without delay upon a proper request for protection.
What did the court decide?
Directed the 1st respondent to ensure no threat to law and order, and to act without delay if the petitioner formally requests police protection against the respondents 4 and 5.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN
MONDAY, THE 08TH DAY OF MARCH 2021 / 17TH PHALGUNA, 1942
W.P.(C) No.1337 OF 2021(N)
PETITIONER:
JAYALAKSHMI, AGED 55 YEARS, W/O.GOPINATHAN NAIR (LATE), MEPPURATHU VEEDU, KURANGUMALA, KOZHANCHERY, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT-689 641.
BY ADVS. SRI.NOBEL RAJU SRI.C.R.JAYAKUMAR SMT.P.K.VINAYA
RESPONDENTS:
- 1 THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, ARANMULA POLICE STATION, ARANMULA, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT-689 533.
- 2 THE DISTRICT POLICE CHIEF, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT-689 645.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the police directionmakers are under a duty to ensure law and order and protect citizens from threats by neighbours.
What steps must the police take when a petition for protection is formally made.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Jayalakshmi
- respondent
The Station House Officer, Aranmula Police Station
- respondent
The District Police Chief, Pathanamthitta District
- respondent
The State of Kerala Represented by Secretary, Department of Home
- respondent
Sajikumar
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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