T.Ramadoss v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
T. Ramadoss v. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District & Ors (incl. Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Thanjavur; Inspector of Police, Madakkur Police Station, Thanjavur; Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench), W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3515 of 2026, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), decided 25.06.2026 by Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri. Writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to act upon complaint dated 09.04.2026; enquiry reported pending by Government Advocate (Crl.side); Court ordered notice under Section 64 BNSS to petitioner and 4th respondent, hearing to both sides, and conclusion of enquiry within four (4) weeks of receipt of order copy; petition disposed of. Keywords: writ of mandamus, police inaction on complaint, Section 64 BNSS notice, four-week enquiry timeline, cyber crime complaint Thanjavur.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to the respondent police to put the petitioner and the 4th respondent on notice under Section 64 BNSS, afford an opportunity of hearing to both parties, and conclude the enquiry within four (4) weeks from receipt of copy of the order.