WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 1. R. Shankar S/o.Ramasamy, Moolakadai Kunjandiyur, Konur Post, Veerakalpudhur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 2. K.Thangadurai S/o.Karuppanan, 8/859A Panchangadu, Kunjampalayam, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Salem District, Salem. 2. The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police Station, Salem District. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankari Range, Salem District. 4. M.Kala, W/o.Maadhaiyan, D/o.Rajagopal @ Jayagopal, D.No.2/270 Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 5. Vijay, S/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 6. M.Saravanan, S/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 7. M.Praveena, D/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 8. R.Vishwanathan, S/o.Ramasamy, D.No.1/3 2A, Paruvan Street, Konur Post, Veerakalpudhur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to issue Writ of MANDAMUS directing the respondents 1 to 3 to grant adequate protection to fence the property of the petitioners by considering 2nd petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Prabakar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar for R1 to R3 Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) High Court of Madras Mr.A.Sathiya Prakash for R4 to R7 Mr.C.Harish for R8 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents 1 to 3 to grant adequate protection to fence the property of the petitioners by considering the second petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. 2.The second petitioner lodged complaint seeking police protection for fencing the property. There is property dispute between the petitioner and the respondents 4 to 8 herein. Therefore, the representation submitted by the second petitioner seeking police protection cannot be considered. 3.The writ petition is dismissed. However, the petitioners are at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No pri __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District, Salem. 2.The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police Station,

Salem District. 3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankari Range, Salem District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. pri WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 13-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 1. R. Shankar S/o.Ramasamy, Moolakadai Kunjandiyur, Konur Post, Veerakalpudhur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 2. K.Thangadurai S/o.Karuppanan, 8/859A Panchangadu, Kunjampalayam, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Salem District, Salem. 2. The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police Station, Salem District. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankari Range, Salem District. 4. M.Kala, W/o.Maadhaiyan, D/o.Rajagopal @ Jayagopal, D.No.2/270 Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 5. Vijay, S/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 6. M.Saravanan, S/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 7. M.Praveena, D/o.Maadhaiyan, D.No.2/270, Gandhi Street, Chikurayapuram Post, Sriperambudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. 8. R.Vishwanathan, S/o.Ramasamy, D.No.1/3 2A, Paruvan Street, Konur Post, Veerakalpudhur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to issue Writ of MANDAMUS directing the respondents 1 to 3 to grant adequate protection to fence the property of the petitioners by considering 2nd petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Prabakar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar for R1 to R3 Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) High Court of Madras Mr.A.Sathiya Prakash for R4 to R7 Mr.C.Harish for R8 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents 1 to 3 to grant adequate protection to fence the property of the petitioners by considering the second petitioner’s representation dated 25.10.2025. 2.The second petitioner lodged complaint seeking police protection for fencing the property. There is property dispute between the petitioner and the respondents 4 to 8 herein. Therefore, the representation submitted by the second petitioner seeking police protection cannot be considered. 3.The writ petition is dismissed. However, the petitioners are at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No pri __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District, Salem. 2.The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police Station,

Salem District. 3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankari Range, Salem District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. pri WP Crl. No. 32 of 2026 13-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis