2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 24682

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, CJ, G. Arul Murugan, J
L. Revathi – Appellant
Versus
The State – Respondent
WP No.8990 of 2026

A petition under Article 226 can be dismissed as infructuous when the relief sought has already been granted.

Headnote:The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus for compensation under Article 226 of the Constitution of India based on a recommendation by the State Human Rights Commission, which was fulfilled by the State Government. The court found the petition to be infructuous and dismissed it. The issue presented for the court's consideration was whether the actions taken by the State were in compliance with the earlier recommendations. Consequently, the court determined the matter was resolved, leading to the dismissal of the petition.