Dismissed

Palaraman v. The District Superintendent of Police

Madras HC13 Jun 2024WP(MD)/12421/2024

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought mandamus directing police to initiate action based on specific representations. Court rejected writ because alternative remedies under Cr.P.C. sections 154(3) and 156(3) were available, citing a prior batch case.

What did the court decide?

Petition dismissed with liberty to pursue alternative remedies under Sections 154(3) and 156(3) of Cr.P.C.; no costs.

Palaraman Vs The District Superintendent… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2024)

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WP(MD)No.12421 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 13.06.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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WP(MD)No.12421 of 2024

Palaraman

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Superintendent of Police, O/o. District Superintendent of Police, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to initiate appropriate legal actions based on his representation dated 19.02.2024 and subsequent representation dated 18.03.2024 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi

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For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthilkumar Additional Public Prosecutor

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O R D E R

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This petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to initiate appropriate legal actions based on his representations dated 19.02.2024 and 18.03.2024 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

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2.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the petitioner's complaint was enquired in C.No.86/G5t6/2024 and the same was also closed.

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3.However, the petitioner has alternative remedies under Sections 154(3) and 156(3) of Cr.P.C. before the Superintendent of Police as well as the learned Judicial Magistrate. Hence, this Court is not inclined to entertain this petition in view of the order passed by this Court in Crl.O.P. (MD)No.13681 of 2018 etc batch, dated 20.09.2018.

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4.In view of the above, this petition is dismissed with liberty to the

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petitioner to workout his remedy which is available under the Act. No costs.

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Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/No sji To

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1.The District Superintendent of Police, O/o. District Superintendent of Police, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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B.PUGALENDHI,J.

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