Arammal, (F- 48/09) v. the State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
A party seeking compensation for police harassment in a case closed by mistake of facts. The Court closed the petition allowing the party to restore the claim once further investigation yields results.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition closed with liberty to petitioner to restore claim by filing fresh petition if further investigation yields materials.
What the court decided
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W.P(MD)No.10115 of 2009
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 18.04.2022
CORAM :
THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
W.P(MD)No.10115 of 2009 and M.P(MD)Nos.1 & 2 of 2009
Arammal
: Petitioner
Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Dravidar Welfare,
Secretariat, Chennai – 9.
- 2.The Director General of Police, O/o.DGP, Beach Road,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court can entertain a writ petition for compensation when the underlying criminal case has been closed/mistake of facts.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to compensation under the SC/ST Rules, 1995 given the current status of the investigation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Arammal
- respondent
The State of Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Director General of Police
- respondent
The District Collector
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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