WP Crl./825/2026 of Jeganathan Vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police

WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 Jeganathan S/o Appar, No.78, 3rd Floor, 6th Street, VGP Avenue Extn, Thuraipakkam, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Superintendent of Police Ranipet District. Ranipet – 631 003. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Arakkonam Sub-Division, Ranipet – 631 003. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thakkolam Police Station, Arakkonam, Ranipet - 631 003. 4. Raja S/o Thangaraj, No.1/469, New Colony, Paramesvara Mangalam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet – 631 151. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of I ndia, praying to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the respondents 1 and 3 to provide adequate and necessary Police Protection to the petitioner his men, agent workers to enable to construct a compound wall and complete other https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 construction activities peacefully in the petitioner’s land compri sed in Survey No.192/1, Parameswaramangalam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet Distri ct based on the petitioner’s representation dated 20.02.2026 by considering the threat perception and by taking appropriate action against the miscreants/threatening persons. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Ranjith Kumar For Respondents- 1 to 3: Mr.R.Vinothraja, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a dire ction to the respondents 1 and 3 to provide adequate and necessary Police Protecti on to the petitioner, his men, agent workers to enable to construct a compound wall and complete other construction activities peacefully in the petit ioner’s land comprised in Survey No.192/1, Parameswaramangalam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District based on the petitioner’s representation dated 20.02.2026 by considering the threat perception and by taking appropriate action against the miscreants/threatening persons. 2.The petitioner had sent a representation on 20.02.2026 seeking for police protection to construct the compound wall to his property. 3.The learned counsel for petitioner submitted that earlier the peti tioner filed writ petition in W.P.No.50540 of 2025 and this Court, by order date d https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 06.01.2026, directed the respondents therein to survey the land and if requir ed, to provide necessary police assistance. Thereafter, on 12.02.2026, revenue officials along with police aid surveyed the land. Now when the pet itioner attempted to put up a compound wall, the 4 th respondent created obstructions. Hence, the petitioner sent a representation, but no action has been taken. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that on the complaint of the petitioner, CSR No.164 of 2026 assigned and enquiry is pending. He seeks three weeks time to complete the enquiry. 5.Considering the submission made and on perusal of the material, it is seen that the petitioner on an earlier occasion approached this Court in W.P.No.50540 of 2025. On the orders of this Court, the land was surveyed by the revenue officials with the aid of police on 12.02.2026. Hence, the petitioner’s property surveyed and laid with boundary stones. The contenti on of the petitioner is, now the petitioner is making arrangements for constr uction of compound wall, which is being objected by the 4 th respondent without any reason. Now CSR No.164 of 2026 is pending. In view of the same, the third respondent is directed to complete the enquiry within a period of t hree weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and to provide polic e protection, if there is no valid objection or orders from any competent Court. If there is any objection by the 4th respondent or any other person without any right, appropriate action to be taken against them. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No RSI To 1. The District Superintendent of Police Ranipet District. Ranipet – 631 003. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Arakkonam Sub-Division, Ranipet – 631 003. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thakkolam Police Station, Arakkonam, Ranipet - 631 003. 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. RSI WP Crl. No. 825 of 2026 16-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis