M.Venkatesh kumar v. The State of Tamilnadu Represented by its Home Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.Crl.Nos.630 & 396 of 2026, decided 23.06.2026 by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. Keywords: police protection; personal security guard; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; representation dated 08.01.2026; life threat from anti-social elements; illegal encroachment and land grabbing; Madras District Washermen Society Limited Advisory Committee; direction to dispose representation within four weeks; writ petitions disposed, no order as to costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representations seeking police protection with personal security guard, on merits and in accordance with law, within four weeks from the date of receipt of the order; no order as to costs. ¶34