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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 48860

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Inspector of Police – Respondent
WP Crl. No. 1008 of 2026

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: R.Sivaraman
For the Respondents: R.Ganesh Kumar

The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the police to inquire into and dispose of a complaint within a specified timeframe to ensure administrative accountability and justice.

Headnote:The petitioner sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the police to register a case based on a complaint lodged on December 5, 2025. The facts involve an alleged failure by the police to act upon a pending complaint. The court addressed the issue of whether a directive could be issued to the police to initiate an investigation. Relying on the necessity of due process, the court determined that the police must be directed to conduct an enquiry after providing notice to the concerned parties, ensuring that the matter is resolved within a specific timeframe. The writ petition was disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to conduct an enquiry and dispose of the complaint within two weeks.

Table of Content
1. failure of police to act on a pending complaint. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. judicial directive for preliminary enquiry and mandatory disposal timelines. (Para 4 , 5)

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to take necessary action on the basis of the complaint dated 05.12.2025 lodged before the 1st Respondent within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Sivaraman

For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar

Government Advocate (Crl. Side)- R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction, directing the 1st respondent police to register a case on the complaint of the petitioner dated 05.12.2025.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record.

3.It is seen that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the 1st respondent on 05.12.2025 and the same is still pending without any progress.

4.In light of the above, the 1st respondent police is hereby directed to conduct enquiry, on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the counterpart, if any, and dispose of the same, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 48860

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASG.K. Ilanthiraiyan, JBig Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited – AppellantVersusInspector of Police – RespondentWP Crl. No. 1008 of 2026

The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the police to inquire into and dispose of a complaint within a specified timeframe to ensure administrative accountability and justice.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Inspector of Police – Respondent
WP Crl. No. 1008 of 2026