A.Ramappa v. State rep.by its, The Superintendent of Police
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Police protection writ refused; civil remedy indicated. Madras High Court, W.P.Crl.No.161 of 2026 (decided 18.06.2026, G.K. Ilanthiraiyan J.). Petitioner A.Ramappa sought a writ of mandamus (Article 226, Constitution of India) for police protection to cultivate Survey No.239/4 / new sub division Survey No.239/4A, Thiyagarasanapalli Village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District, citing his complaint dated 26.11.2025. Competing possession claims documented: petitioner and brother joint purchase from Prakash (Doc.No.4257 of 2024, dated 29.06.2024); Prakash from Suseela (Doc.No.8299 of 2023, dated 01.12.2023); respondents 3 to 5 (original owners) to Suseela (Doc.No.341 of 2014, dated 03.02.2014); respondents' suit O.S.No.214 of 2019 (Sub Court, Hosur) dismissed for default on 24.02.2022 with restoration petition pending. Court held the police protection request cannot be granted and directed the petitioner to the civil Court. Petition disposed of, no costs. Search keys: police protection, writ of mandamus, land possession dispute, survey number, Krishnagiri, Shoolagiri, writ petition criminal.