M.Chinnamani v. The Superintendent of Police
Writ Petition (Crl.) – Mandamus – Consideration of representation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, S.Srimathy J, WP Crl.(MD) No. 803 of 2026, decided 13-02-2026. M.Chinnamani v. Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District & others. Single-issue mandamus petition: direction to police respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025 (based on his complaint) and pass orders according to law within four weeks; expressly no expression of opinion on merits; disposed of without costs. No statutes or precedents cited. Counsel: R. Vetrivel for petitioner; A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. side), for respondents.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2025 and pass orders in accordance with law within four weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶26