Karthikeyan v. The Superintendent of Police
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 – Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3138 of 2026; Madras High Court (Madurai Bench); L. Victoria Gowri J.; Karthikeyan v. Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District & others; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; action on representation dated 20.02.2026; complaint; current paper enquiry pending; notice dispensed to private respondents Karthik and Sevuga Perumal; Section 64 BNSS notice; opportunity of hearing to both parties; enquiry to conclude within four weeks; writ petition disposed.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus granted in substance: respondent police directed to serve notice under Section 64 BNSS on the petitioner and respondents 4 and 5, afford both parties an opportunity of hearing, and conclude the enquiry into the petitioner's complaint within four weeks of receipt of the order. ¶31