Gokulraja M. vs Director General of Police, Law and Order

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 50306

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
L. Victoria Gowri, J
Gokulraja M. – Appellant
Versus
Director General of Police, Law and Order – Respondent
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3117 of 2026

Important Points

The court directed the police to conclude a pending enquiry within two weeks, ensuring that both the petitioner and the proposed accused are given notice and an opportunity of hearing under Section 64 of the BNSS.

Subject

Criminal - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Art.226
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: S.64

Headnote

(A) Criminal Procedure - Enquiry Process - Opportunity of Hearing - The court directed the police to provide notice to both the petitioner and the proposed accused under Section 64 of the BNSS and conclude the enquiry after a fair hearing. (Para 4)

Issues: Whether the respondents should be directed to consider the petitioner's representation and conclude the pending enquiry.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: V.N. Arjun, N. Vallinayagam
For the Respondents: C. Susikumar

Table of Content
1. petitioner seeking mandamus for consideration of representation regarding pending enquiry. (Para 1 , 2)
2. requirement of notice and hearing for both parties during police enquiry. (Para 3 , 4)
3. disposal of writ petition with specific time-bound directions. (Para 5)

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 10/05/2026.

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that with regard to the complaint received from the petitioner, enquiry is pending.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

4. In view of the above, the respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the proposed accused on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.