E.J.Coelho, Christian, v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court permitted the petitions under Section 482 CrPC. It directed the police to maintain status quo, ensure no further law and order problem, and prevent illegal dispossession by anyone (including advocates) in the disputed estate pending revenue resolution or civil court decision.
What did the court decide?
Directed police to maintain status quo, post sufficient pickets, and prevent illegal dispossession by any party pending revenue or civil resolution.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.11.2017
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH
Crl.O.P.Nos.21173 and 21174 of 2017
E.J.Coelho .. Petitioner in both Crl.O.Ps.
Vs. 1.The Inspector of Police Gudalur Police Station Gudalur Post Nilgiri District. 2.The Superintendent of Police Nilgiris Circle Nilgiris District. 3.Director General of Police DGP Office No.1, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. .. Respondents in both Crl.OPs.
Crl.O.P.No.21173/2017 filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the respondents to consider the complaints dated 02.09.2017, 05.09.2017, 10.09.2017, 13.09.2017, 14.09.2017, 22.09.2017 and 25.09.2017 and provide police protection to the petitioner and his property comprised in S.No.13/1B, New S.No.938, Gudalur Village, Nilgiris District.
Crl.O.P.No.21174/2017 filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the first respondent to register an FIR based on the complaints of the petitioner dated 02.09.2017, 05.09.2017, 10.09.2017, 13.09.2017, 14.09.2017, 22.09.2017 and 25.09.2017 and investigate the same and take action against all the accused and file a final report before a competent Court.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, pending revenue proceedings for Jammam land patta, is entitled to police protection and status quo ante.
Whether the police are directed to maintain law and order and prevent illegal dispossession by third parties during the pending civil dispute.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
E.J. Coelho
- respondent
Inspector of Police Gudalur Police Station
- respondent
Superintendent of Police Nilgiris Circle
- respondent
Director General of Police
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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