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Arumugam v. The Superintendent of Police

Madras HC8 Jul 2026WP Crl./1581/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court writ petition (WP Crl. No. 1581 of 2026, decided 08-07-2026, G.K. Ilanthiraiyan J.); petitioner Arumugam sought police protection under Article 226 mandamus citing complaint dated 02.05.2026; counter parties Mohanraj and Palaniammal; court declined to opine on merits, directed Inspector of Police, Uthangarai to enquire after notice to counterparties and dispose within two weeks, register FIR if cognizable offence made out; disposed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ Petition disposed of with directions to the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's complaint after notice to the counter parties, dispose of it within two weeks of receipt of the order copy, and register an FIR and proceed in accordance with law if any cognizable offence is made out; no costs. ¶26

Arumugam Vs The Superintendent of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether respondents 1 and 2 (Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri and Inspector of Police, Uthangarai) should give police protection to the petitioner and his family members by considering his complaint dated 02.05.2026. +1 more

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Ratio / Principle

The 2nd respondent (Inspector of Police, Uthangarai) is directed to conduct an enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner after issuing notice to the counter parties and to dispose of it within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Key takeaways

The Court disposed of the petition expressly without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.obiter¶24
If any cognizable offence is made out on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the 2nd respondent is directed to register the FIR and proceed in accordance with law.ratio¶25

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J.), WP Crl. No. 1581 of 2026, disposed on 08-07-2026: Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri and the Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station to give police protection to the petitioner (Arumugam S/o. Natarajan) and his family members by considering his complaint dated 02.05.2026. Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the Court directed the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry on the complaint after issuing notice to the counter parties and dispose of it within two weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, and to register an FIR and proceed in accordance with law if any cognizable offence is made out. Disposed of; no costs.

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WP Crl. No. 1581 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 08-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1581 of 2026

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Arumugam S/o. Natarajan, Pachur Villag e, Mottur Post, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

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The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Krishnagiri.

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Mohanraj S/o. Thiruppathi, Solakkapatti Village, Padapalli Post , Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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Palaniammal W/o. Thiruppathi, Solakkapatti Village, Padapalli Post , Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to give police protection to the petitioner and his family members by considering

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

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WP Crl. No. 1581 of 2026

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his complaint on 02.05.2026.

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For Petitioner(s):

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Mr.K.Thiruvengadam

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For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government for R1 & R2

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ORDER

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The Writ Petition has been filed seeking directions to the respondents 1 and 2 to give police protection to the petitioner and his family members by considering his complaint on 02.05.2026.

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Without expressing any opinions on the merits of the case, the 2^nd

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respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner after issuing notice to the counter parties and dispose the same within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of the order. If any cognizable offfence is made out on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the 2^nd respondent is directed to register the FIR and proceed in accordance with law.

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