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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 17370

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.Srimathy, J
Brother M.Micheal Thangaraja – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District. – Respondent



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Vanchinathan
For the Respondents:Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

The Court directs timely action on a complaint under constitutional provisions ensuring adherence to established legal principles.

Headnote:The writ petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint. The Court noted that it was directing the second respondent to act in accordance with principles in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others and concluded with directing appropriate action within four weeks.

Table of Content
1. writ petition for direction on complaint (Para 1)
2. court directs timely consideration of complaint (Para 2)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 17.10.2025 and take appropriate action in accordance with law in light of the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lalitha Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others [(2014) 2 SCC 1] within a time frame stipulated by this Court.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner’s complaint dated 17.10.2025 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

3. With these observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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