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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20920

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.SRIMATHY, J
Ravi – Appellant
Versus
The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur – Respondent
Writ Petition (Criminal)



Advocates:
For Petitioner: Mr.S.Ramana
For Respondents:Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

The court mandated timely consideration of a petitioner's representation without evaluating the merits of the case, ensuring adherence to procedural fairness.

Headnote:This Writ Petition seeks a Mandamus for the registration of a case based on the petitioner's representation and for a fair investigation. The court has ordered the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026 within four weeks. The matter was directed without delving into the merits of the case. The Writ Petition was accordingly disposed of.

Table of Content
1. request for case registration. (Para 1)
2. court hears arguments. (Para 2)
3. order for action within time. (Para 3)
4. petition disposed. (Para 4)

THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Ravi ...Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Peravurani Police Station, Thanjvur District.

3. Tamilarasi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondent to register a case based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026 and to conduct a fair investigation in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramana For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

(R1 & R2)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondent to register a case based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026 and to conduct a fair investigation in accordance with law.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2.

3. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directing the

1st respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 21.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

4. With these observations, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of.

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