In this writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought police protection. The High Court directed the police to receive the petitioner's complaint, conduct an enquiry, and decide within two weeks.
Direction to petitioner to file complaint; direction to 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct enquiry and decide within two weeks. No costs.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 11.08.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.No.23739 of 2023
M. Rajeswari .. Petitioner
Vs.
PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate order directing the
1st respondent herein to consider and conduct the enquiry on petitioner representation dated 21.07.2023.
For Petitioner : Mr. K. J. Shiva Arudhra
For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran
Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
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This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent police to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 21.07.2023, wherein, the petitioner has sought for police protection for herself and her property.
2.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that no complaint has been received from the petitioner.
3.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to give a complaint/ representation in person before the 1 st respondent and the 1 st respondent shall conduct an enquiry and take a decision in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of complaint from the petitioner.
4.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the police authorities are directed to consider the petitioner's representation for police protection.
Procedure for the police to be initiated for an enquiry into the petitioner's plea.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
M. Rajeswari
Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District
Sub-Inspector of Police, Tiruvannamalai East Police Station
N. Anand Venkatesh
As recorded by the court registry
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