V.Seshadri, v. the Home Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner approached High Court under Article 226 seeking police protection as a witness. Due to non-prosecution, the court dismissed the petition.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14.12.2018 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN
W.P. No. 8349 of 2014 and M.P.No.1 of 2014 V.Seshadri ... Petitioner Vs.
- The Home Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
- The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Police Head Quarters, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 004. 3. The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem. .. Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to restore Police protection to petitioner and eye witnesses such as Mrs.Subha Ramesh and Jayaraman. For petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mrs.Ramya Revathy Government Advocate
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to restore Police protection to petitioner and eye witnesses such as Mrs.Subha Ramesh and Jayaraman.
O R D E R
When the above Writ Petition was posted for hearing on 12.12.2018, there was no representation for the petitioner and hence, the matter was posted today “for dismissal”. Even today, (14.12.2018) there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner either in person or through the counsel on record. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V. Seshadri
- respondent
The Home Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Commissioner of Police, Salem
Coram
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