K.Gopalakrishnan, v. the State of Tamilnadu
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This is a brief order closing writ proceedings by mandamus regarding police excess and torture, citing prior directions passed on 18.08.2010.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.03.2015
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH
W.P.No.19125 of 2010 (Suo-motu)
K.Gopalakrishnan ...Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamilnadu,
rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Home Department,
Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
2. The Director General of Police,
Kamarajar Salai,
Chennai-4.
3. The District Superintendent of Police,
Kancheepuram.
4. The Chief Medical Officer,
Government General Hospital,
Chengalpattu.
5. The Inspector of Police,
Thirukkazhukundram Police Station,
Thirukkazhukundram,
Kancheepuram District. ...Respondents
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to hold judicial enquiry of the police excess and torture on Ashok Kumar dated 17.08.2010 by Thirukkazhukundram Police and immediate medical treatment at Appolo Hospital, Chennai for effective treatment.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Gopalakrishnan
- respondent
The State of Tamilnadu
- respondent
The Director General of Police
- respondent
The District Superintendent of Police
- respondent
The Chief Medical Officer
- respondent
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