WP Crl./1035/2026 of A. VINODHA Vs The Superintendent of Police

WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 A. Vinodha ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. Inspector of Police Karimangalam Police Station, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- This Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitut ion of India, pleased to issue an order or direction in the nature of Writ, part icularly the Writ of Mandamus direct the Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri, the 1st Respondent herein to provide security to the Petiti oner life and her property. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S. Ramachandran For Respondent(s): Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 & R2 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Superint endent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri / the 1st Respondent herein to provide Police protection for the Petitioner’s life and property. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2.The petitioner contends that she submitted a representation on 03.03.2026 to the respondent police, stating that Murugan, Ramachandran, Venkatesan, Ellamal, and certain land brokers have conspired to da mage her property and attempt to remove its fencing. The petitioner purchased the subject property from one Vinayagamoorthy, and the patta has since been transfer red to her name (Patta No. 3771). Despite this, the aforementioned persons, ac ting with ulterior motives and taking the law into their own hands, have been threatening the petitioner and attempting to encroach upon her property to extort money. 3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner’s complaint was received by the 2nd respondent and is currently pending enquiry in C.No. U4/13353092/2026. The counter- petitioners (Murugan, Ramachandran, Venkatesan, and Ellamal) have been summoned for enquiry. The petitioner is also required to participate in the enquiry and submit the relevant documents. He further stated that appro priate action would be taken against any offenders and the entire process woul d be completed within two months. 4.Considered the rival submissions and perused the materials available on record. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5.Considering the facts and circumstances, the respondents are directe d to conduct an enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2026. If the enquiry reveals a genuine threat to the life of the petiti oner or a clear attempt at forcible dispossession/criminal trespass, the respondent police shall provide necessary protection and take action against the offenders in accordance with the law. The petitioner is directed to cooperate with the enquiry and produce all necessary title documents and the patta before the respondent police. The respondents shall complete the entire process and pass appropriate or ders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.With the above directions, this petition is disposed of. No costs. 30-04-2026 ep To 1. The Superintendent of Police Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. Inspector of Police Karimangalam Police Station, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri District. 3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. ep WP Crl. No. 1035 of 2026 30-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis