T.Ravichandra Babu, v. The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; W.P.No.34376 of 2014 and M.P.No.1 of 2014; T.Ravichandra Babu v. The Inspector of Police, D-5, Marina Police Station, Chennai and others (Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai; Director General of Police; Secretary Home Department; Chief Secretary); Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; Rs.10 lakhs compensation; reputation of family; mental agony; dismissed for non-prosecution / no representation; listed under caption 'for dismissal'; connected miscellaneous petition closed; no costs; decided 17.11.2025; M. Dhandapani J.; respondents represented by M.Rajendiran, AGP; petitioner no appearance. No precedent discussed; no ruling on merits.
What did the court decide?
The Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, there having been no representation for the petitioner either on the earlier occasion or on the day the matter was listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. The dismissal is for non-prosecution and does not adjudicate the compensation claim on merits.