Elanchezhiyan v. The State rep. by
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What is this about?
Writ petition seeking removal of petitioner's name from police history sheet. Court upheld Director General of Police circular principles requiring higher authority approval for extensions and sufficient reasons for retention. Petitioner directed to pass orders within four weeks.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 30.03.2022
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA
W.P.NO.7474 OF 2022
Elanchezhiyan ... Petitioner
Vs.
- The State rep by The Superintendent of Police, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai District. 2. The State rep by The Inspector of Police, Thiruvenkadu Police Station, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai District. ... Respondents
PRAYER :
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus , directing the respondents to consider the representation given by the petitioner dated 22.11.2021 and consequently direct the respondents to remove the petitioner's name from the history sheet on the file of the second respondent Police, Thiruvenkadu Police Station, Sirkali TK, Mayiladuthurai District.
For Petitioner : Mr.D.Arun
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation to remove his name from the history sheet.
Whether the principles laid down regarding maintenance and discontinuance of history sheets are applicable to the petitioner's case.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Elanchezhiyan
- respondent
The State rep by The Superintendent of Police, Mayiladuthurai
- respondent
The State rep by The Inspector of Police, Thiruvenkadu Police Station
Coram
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