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Alten Antony Mendez v. The State rep. by

Writ Petition – Withdrawal – Mandamus

Madras HC16 Apr 2026WP/15997/2020

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Madras High Court; WP No. 15997 of 2020 and W.M.P.No.19906 of 2020; Alten Antony Mendez v. The State rep. by Sub Registrar Cheyyur, District Registrar Chengulpet, S.Neethimani and K. Menaka; writ of mandamus under Article 226; withholding release of Document No.P-27 and title deeds pending investigation in Crime No. 347 of 2020, Ramanathapuram Bazaar Police Station; petition dismissed as withdrawn on counsel's endorsement; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed; Krishnan Ramasamy, J.; 16-04-2026.

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In view of the submission and the endorsement made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn; no costs are imposed; the connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. ¶¶25

Alten Antony Mendez Vs The State rep. by — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 15997 of 2020

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 16-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 15997 of 2020 and W.M.P.No.19906 of 2020

Alten Antony Mendez

..Petitioner(s)

The State rep. By:

The Sub Registrar Cheyyur, Office of the Sub-Registrar, Chengulpet, Chengulpet District.

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The District Registrar Office of the District Registrar, Chengupet District, Chengulpet.

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S.Neethimani

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4. K. Menaka

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents herein not to release the documents in Document No.P-27 and the accompanying title deeds to the third and fourth respondents till the completion of investigation and laying of the final report in Crime No. 347 of 2020, on the file of Ramanathapuram Bazaar Police Station, Ramanathapuram.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Surendran

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For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Harish, Government Advocate for RR1 and 2

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Notice served for RR3 & 4 (No appearance)

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 15997 of 2020

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ORDER

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When the matter is taken up for hearing today, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect.

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2.In view of the submission and the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed.

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16-04-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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