JUDGMENT

The prayers in this Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India are as follows:-

“i. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order commanding the 2nd respondent to take follow up action on Exhibit P3 complaint filed by the petitioners against the respondents 3 to 5 invoking the provisions of Section 173(1) of BNS without any further delay.

ii. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order commanding the 1st respondent to consider and take follow up action on Exhibit P5 complaint filed by the petitioners against the respondents 3 to 5 invoking the provision 173(4) of BNS without any further delay.

And iii. To pass such orders or reliefs as this Hon’ble Court deems fit in the interest of justice.”

2. The petitioners are accused Nos. 1 and 2 in Crime No.8 of 2026 of Vazhakkad Police Station, Malappuram registered alleging offences punishable under Sections 189 (2), 1912(2), 132, 121(1), 351, 296(b) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 117 (e) of the Kerala Police Act, 2011 .

3. The prosecution allegation is that the petitioners and the other accused voluntarily caused hurt to the police officers,