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WP CRL.(MD). No.477 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

Dated : 30/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

WP CRL.(MD). No.477 of 2026

M.Dhanalaxmi ... Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector,

O/o. the District Collector,

Tenkasi,

Tenkasi District..

2. The Superintendent of Police,,

O/o. the Superintendent of Police,

Tenkasi,

Tenkasi District..

3. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police,

Puliyankudi,

Tenkasi District.

4. State of Tamilnadu Rep by

Inspector of Police,

Sendhamaram Police Station,

Tenkasi District.

5. Shyam Sundar,

The Additional Superintendent of Police,

O/o. the Superintendent of Police,

Tenkasi, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of

India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to

preserve a backup the copy of CCTV footage of respective dates from

02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026 of the 4th respondent police stations CCTV

footage and Hindu Nadar Uravin Murai committee Higher Secondary

School, Ariyanakapuram based on petitioner's representation dated

07.01.1026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimuthurasu,

Advocate.

For 1st respondent : Mr.P. Thambidurai

For Respondents 2 to 4 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad,

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of

Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to preserve a backup copy

of the CCTV footage for the period from 02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026

relating to the 4th respondent Police Station and Hindu Nadar Uravin

Murai Committee Higher Secondary School, Ariyanakapuram, based on

the petitioner’s representation dated 07.01.2026, within the time limit

that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. Mr. P. Thambi Durai, learned Government Advocate, takes

notice for the 1^st respondent and Mr. A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, learned

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Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for respondents 2 to

4.

3. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the petitioner has not

been impleaded in the said school. Further, the respondents submitted

that the CCTV footage cannot be handed over to the petitioner, however,

they undertake to preserve the same.

4. In view of the above submission, the prayer is modified, and the

respondents are directed to preserve the CCTV footage for the period

from 02.01.2026 to 05.01.2026.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

30.01.2026

TRP

Index : Yes / No

Internet : Yes / No

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WP CRL.(MD). No.477 of 2026

TO

1. The District Collector,,

O/o. the District Collector,

Tenkasi,

Tenkasi District..

2. The Superintendent of Police,,

O/o. the Superintendent of Police,

Tenkasi, Tenkasi District..

3. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

O/o. the Deputy Superintendent of Police,

Puliyankudi,

Tenkasi District..

4. The Inspector of Police,

Sendhamaram Police Station,

Tenkasi District.

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WP CRL.(MD). No.477 of 2026

S.SRIMATHY,J

TRP

ORDER

IN

WP CRL.(MD) No.477 of 2026

Date : 30/01/2026

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