M.Senthilkumar v. The Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
This order disposes of a writ petition seeking a direction to police authorities to take administrative action against a subordinate officer. The court held that a third party cannot direct initiation of administrative action and noted that a private complaint is the open remedy for criminal allegations.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of. Court observed that petitioner cannot seek direction for administrative action and alternative remedy of private complaint lies.