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Priyadharshini v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep.by

Madras HC13 Aug 2025CRL OP(MD)/13370/2025

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought expedited police enquiry in a matrimonial dispute (CSR No.424 of 2025). The court directed police to refer the matter to the Social Welfare Officer, directed her to appear before that officer, and instructed police not to harass her.

What did the court decide?

Police directed to refer matter to Social Welfare Officer; petitioner not to be harassed; petition closed.

Priyadharshini Vs The State of Tamilnadu Rep.by — Matrimonial and Divorce | Madras HC (2025)

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 13.08.2025

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CORAM :

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THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

Priyadharshini

... Petitioner

1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep.By, The Commissioner of Police, Madurai District.

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2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Thallakulam, Madurai District.

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4.Mathankumar

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5.Sujatha

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6.Mithra

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...Respondents

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Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to direct the 3rd respondent to expedite the enquiry in the pending enquiry proceedings in CSR No.424 of 2025 dt. 02.06.2025 within time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Shanmuga Sundaram K For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Kottaichamy Government Advocate (Crl.side)

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

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O R D E R

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Seeking a direction to the third respondent to expedite the

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petition enquiry in CSR No.424 of 2025 dated 02.06.2025, the petitioner has approached this Court.

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2.Mr.P.Kottaichamy, learned Government Advocate

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(Crl.side), who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3 submits that the

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petitioner is the wife of the fourth respondent herein. The issue between the petitioner and the private respondents is out of matrimonial dispute

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and the enquiry in CSR No.424 of 2025 is pending with them.

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3.Since it is reported that there is a matrimonial dispute between the petitioner and the private respondents, the respondent police is directed to refer the matter to the Social Welfare officer concerned.

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The petitioner shall appear before the Social Welfare Officer. The respondent police is directed not to harass the petitioner. The respondent police shall take further course of action, on the report of the Social

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Welfare Officer.

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

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4.With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition

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is closed.

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13.08.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes vrn To

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1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai District.

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2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Thallakulam, Madurai District.

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4.The District Social Welfare Officer, Madurai.

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

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B.PUGALENDHI,J

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vrn

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Order made in Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13370 of 2025

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13.08.2025

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