P.Moorthy v. The Home Secretary
Writ Petition (Mandamus – non-interference in arbitration)
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.Crl.(MD)No.623 of 2026; S.Srimathy, J.; decided 06.02.2026. Petitioner P.Moorthy sought writ of mandamus under Article 226 restraining respondent Nos.4 and 5 (Deputy Superintendents of Police, Virudhunagar Division, including Yogeshkumar) from interfering in arbitration dispute Arb.O.P.No.1 of 2026 before Arbitrator appointed in Arb.O.P.No.12 of 2025 (order dated 22.09.2025), pursuant to representation dated 31.01.2026. Government Advocate stated enquiry conducted and respondents decided not to interfere; statement recorded; writ petition closed, no costs. Keywords: police non-interference in arbitration, Virudhunagar, writ closed, no costs, representation, enquiry.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition was closed without costs after the Court recorded the respondents' statement that, following an enquiry into the complaint, they have decided not to interfere in the arbitration proceedings in Arb.O.P.No.1 of 2026.