S.Krishnan, S/o.Subramani, v. The Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
S.Krishnan v. The Secretary to Government Home (Police IV) Department and others; Madras High Court; Hemant Chandangoudar J.; WP No. 5932 of 2017; WMP No. 6342 of 2017; decided 25-02-2026; police disciplinary proceedings; suspension of police inspector pending enquiry; order not allowing retirement from service; R.O. No.285/2005 in C.No.B2/14925/2005 dated 24.12.2005; C.No.B2/14925/05 dated 07.09.2007; revocation of suspension by order dated 23.02.2026; deemed retirement from superannuation date 30.09.2007; writ of Certiorarified Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ petition dismissed as infructuous; no costs; retirement benefits.
What did the court decide?
In view of the subsequent order dated 23.02.2026 revoking the petitioner's suspension and deeming him retired from service with effect from his date of superannuation (the afternoon of 30.09.2007), the relief sought for in the Writ Petition has become infructuous.