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Investors and Agents Welfare v. The Director General of Police

Madras HC4 Feb 2026WP/35755/2019

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WP No. 35755 of 2019; High Court of Judicature at Madras; dismissed 04-02-2026; mandamus refused; parallel investigation; Law and Order / Crime Branch Police Tamil Nadu; Director General of Police; EOW-II; Disc Assets Lead India Ltd (DALIL) investors' welfare society; omnibus prayer not liable to be considered; authorities cannot be estopped from initiating proceedings in accordance with law; Article 226; writ of Mandamus; no costs.

What did the court decide?

The petitioner's prayer — an omnibus prayer for a mandamus directing the DGP not to conduct any parallel investigation against the petitioner society's members — is not liable to be considered. ¶28

Investors and Agents Welfare Vs The Director General… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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2026:MHC:457

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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Investor’s and Agent’s Welfare Society of Disc Assets Lead India Limited Represented by its Secretary Sukumar Having its Office at Door No.2/503A, Ganesamoorthy Compound Near ACC, Thirumana Mahal Melur Main Road, Y.Othakkadai Madurai-625 107.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Director General of Police Tamil Nadu State Santhome, Chennai

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The Superintendent of Police EOW – II, Unit Guindy Chennai-600 032.

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The Inspector of Police EOW-II, Viswanathapuram Madurai-14.

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The Hon’ble Chairman Administrator Committee M/s.Disc Assets Lead India Ltd., (DALIL) No.119, Canal Bank Road C.I.T Nagar, Chennai-600 035.

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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V.Janarthanan

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent not to conduct any parallel investigation by the Law and Order or Crime Branch Police working in Tamil Nadu Police against the members of the petitioner society.

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For Petitioner(s): Ms.Rubika S.A. for Ms.M.R.Sakunthala

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For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Anandakumar Government Advocate (for R1 to R3) R4 – No appearance R5 Tapal Returned - Not Residing At Present

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.)

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Heard Ms.Rubika S.A., learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.P.Anandakumar, learned Government Advocate for R1 to R3. No appearance for R4, though the description of R4 has been printed. Tapal to R5 is returned with an endorsement ‘not residing at that address’.

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2.In any event, the prayer of the petitioner is not liable to be considered.

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The prayer is for a mandamus directing the first respondent i.e. the Director General of Police, Chennai not to conduct any parallel investigation by the Law and Order or Crime Branch Police working in Tamil Nadu against the members of the petitioner society. Such an omni bus prayer cannot be considered.

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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Moreover, the authorities cannot be estopped from initiating proceedings, if

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they are otherwise in accordance with law.

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3.For the aforesaid reason, we are not in a position to consider the prayer

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as sought for and dismiss this writ petition. No costs.

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(A.S.M.,J.) (M.S.K.,J.) 04-02-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes

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The Director General of Police Tamil Nadu State Santhome Chennai

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The Superintendent of Police EOW – II, Unit Guindy Chennai-600 032.

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The Inspector of Police EOW-II, Viswanathapuram Madurai-14.

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.

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AND

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR J.

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WP No. 35755 of 2019

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04-02-2026

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