The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus directing police authorities to conduct an enquiry into a citizen's complaint within a specified timeframe, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to consider petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 to enquire and take appropriate legal action against 4th respondent and his henchmen`s.

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to consider petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 to enquire and take appropriate legal action against 4th respondent and his henchmen.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint against the fourth accused. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.

3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the enquiry is pending.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed against the private respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026 and conduct an enquiry in this regard, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions.

09.06.2026

NCC : Yes / No

Index : Yes / No

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