Govindan R.T v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 directing police authorities to provide protection to the petitioner, an elderly landowner. The court noted that land possession had been handed over to the petitioner and consequently closed the petition without granting relief.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition was closed with no order as to costs.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.19816 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED :28.02.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN
W.P.(MD).No.19816 of 2021
R.T.Govindan ... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 4.S.Mohammed Ibrahim ... Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent Nos.1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.10.2021 and to give adequate police protection to the petitioner and petitioner husband namely Muthukumar and petitioner husband's family members for their
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Writ Petition seeking mandamus for police protection to the petitioner should be allowed or closed.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.T.Govindan
- respondent
Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District
- respondent
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kodaikanal
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal
- respondent
S.Mohammed Ibrahim
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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