Deepak Rajesh v. The Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J.) disposed WP Crl. No. 1584 of 2026 on 08-07-2026. Petitioner sought mandamus under Article 226 directing enquiry of his complaint dated 20.04.2026 and registration of a criminal case against respondents 3 and 4 for offences under Sections 316 and 318 BNS, 2023, invoking Lalitha Kumari Vs Govt, of U.P.and others (2013)(4) Crimes 243(SC); the complaint was pending at W-27 All Women Police Station, Valasaravakkam. Court directed the W-27 Inspector of Police to enquire the complaint after notice to counter parties, pass appropriate orders on merits, and register FIR and proceed in accordance with law if any cognizable offence is made out. Disposed of; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to the Inspector of Police, W-27, All Women Police Station, Valasaravakkam, Chennai to enquire the complaint forwarded by the 2nd respondent after issuing notice to the counter parties and pass appropriate orders on merits, and to register FIR and proceed in accordance with law if any cognizable offence is made out; writ petition disposed of with these directions, no costs.