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Case Details High Court of India · 02 Sep 2025
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W.P.No.22957 of 2024IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 02.09.2025CORAM:THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMARW.P.No.22957 of 2024and W.M.P.No.25023 of 2024A.Shankar @ Savukku Shankar... PetitionerVs.1. The Director General Of Police, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai -600004.2. The Additional Director General Of Police (Admin), Headquarters, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.3. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Chennai - 6000074. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Trichy City.5. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Madurai City.6. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Salem City.1/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 20247. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tirunelvelli City.8. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tambram City.9. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul.10. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram11. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram.12. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.13. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.14. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nilagiri District, Nilagiri.15. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.16. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari17. The Inspector Of Police,2/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024 Team-C, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai - 600 00718. The Inspector Of Police, CCD-III, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Trichy City.19. The Inspector Of Police, AWPS Trichy Cantonment, Trichy City.20. The Inspector Of Police, Madurai Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.21. The Inspector Of Police Dindigul Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Dindigul22. The Inspector Of Police, C-2, Sunguvarchatirampolice Station, Kancheepuram.23. The Inspector Of Police, Villupuram Cyber Crime Police Station, Villupuram.24. The Inspector Of Police, Perambalur Cyber Crime Police Station, Perambalur.25. The Inspector Of Police, Nagapattinam Cyber Crime Police Station, Nagapattinam.26. The Inspector Of Police, Nilagiri Cyber Crime Police Station, Nilagiri.3/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202427. The Inspector Of Police, Sivagangai Cyber Crime Police Station, Sivagangai.28. The Inspector Of Police Kanyakumari Cyber Crime Police Station, Kanyakumari29. The Inspector Of Police, Salem City Cyber Crime Police Station, Salem.30. The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelvelli City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tirunelvelli.31. The Inspector Of Police, Tambram City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tambram City.... RespondentsPRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus or may other appropriate writ order or direction in the nature of writ, to direct the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.072024 and to transfer and club all the First Information Reports including the complaints as described in Annexure – I as given below which are arising out of the same incident/occurrence, i.e. the debate telecasted on Redpix 24 x 7 (Youtube Channel) vide channel link (https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =Ur3ylpM7rGg) wherein the Cyber Crime Police, Coimbatore, where the Crime No. 123 of 2024 is registered.For Petitioner:Mr.T.S.Lavanesh4/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024For Respondents:Mr.K.M.D.MuhilanAdditional Public ProsecutorO R D E RToday, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor brought to the notice of this Court that the Hon'ble Apex Court, in Writ Petition (Criminal) No.340 of 2024 (A.Shankar @ Savukku Shankar vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors) dated 24.02.2025, ordered the transfer of the investigation in the cases concerned to the Cyber Crime Police Station, Coimbatore City.2.Though the Writ Petition has been filed seeking to club all the First Information Reports, taking note of the order passed by the Hon'ble Apex Court in Writ Petition (Criminal) No.340 of 2024 dated 24.02.2025, this Court is of the opinion that no further orders are required in this case.3.Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.02.09.2025hamNeutral Citation :Yes/No5/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024To1. The Director General Of Police, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai -600004.2. The Additional Director General Of Police (Admin), Headquarters, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.3. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Chennai - 6000074. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Trichy City.5. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Madurai City.6. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Salem City.7. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tirunelvelli City.8. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tambram City.9. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul.6/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202410. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram11. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram.12. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.13. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.14. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nilagiri District, Nilagiri.15. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.16. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari17. The Inspector Of Police, Team-C, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai - 600 00718. The Inspector Of Police, CCD-III, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Trichy City.19. The Inspector Of Police, AWPS Trichy Cantonment, Trichy City.7/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202420. The Inspector Of Police, Madurai Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.21. The Inspector Of Police Dindigul Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Dindigul22. The Inspector Of Police, C-2, Sunguvarchatirampolice Station, Kancheepuram.23. The Inspector Of Police, Villupuram Cyber Crime Police Station, Villupuram.24. The Inspector Of Police, Perambalur Cyber Crime Police Station, Perambalur.25. The Inspector Of Police, Nagapattinam Cyber Crime Police Station, Nagapattinam.26. The Inspector Of Police, Nilagiri Cyber Crime Police Station, Nilagiri.27. The Inspector Of Police, Sivagangai Cyber Crime Police Station, Sivagangai.28. The Inspector Of Police Kanyakumari Cyber Crime Police Station, Kanyakumari29. The Inspector Of Police, Salem City Cyber Crime Police Station, Salem.8/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202430. The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelvelli City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tirunelvelli.31. The Inspector Of Police, Tambram City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tambram City.32.The Public Prosecutor,High Court of Madras.9/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024N. SATHISH KUMAR , J. hamW.P.No.22957 of 2024and W.M.P.No.25023 of 202402.09.202510/10

W.P.No.22957 of 2024IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 02.09.2025CORAM:THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMARW.P.No.22957 of 2024and W.M.P.No.25023 of 2024A.Shankar @ Savukku Shankar... PetitionerVs.1. The Director General Of Police, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai -600004.2. The Additional Director General Of Police (Admin), Headquarters, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.3. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Chennai - 6000074. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Trichy City.5. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Madurai City.6. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Salem City.1/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 20247. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tirunelvelli City.8. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tambram City.9. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul.10. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram11. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram.12. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.13. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.14. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nilagiri District, Nilagiri.15. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.16. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari17. The Inspector Of Police,2/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024 Team-C, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai - 600 00718. The Inspector Of Police, CCD-III, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Trichy City.19. The Inspector Of Police, AWPS Trichy Cantonment, Trichy City.20. The Inspector Of Police, Madurai Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.21. The Inspector Of Police Dindigul Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Dindigul22. The Inspector Of Police, C-2, Sunguvarchatirampolice Station, Kancheepuram.23. The Inspector Of Police, Villupuram Cyber Crime Police Station, Villupuram.24. The Inspector Of Police, Perambalur Cyber Crime Police Station, Perambalur.25. The Inspector Of Police, Nagapattinam Cyber Crime Police Station, Nagapattinam.26. The Inspector Of Police, Nilagiri Cyber Crime Police Station, Nilagiri.3/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202427. The Inspector Of Police, Sivagangai Cyber Crime Police Station, Sivagangai.28. The Inspector Of Police Kanyakumari Cyber Crime Police Station, Kanyakumari29. The Inspector Of Police, Salem City Cyber Crime Police Station, Salem.30. The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelvelli City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tirunelvelli.31. The Inspector Of Police, Tambram City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tambram City.... RespondentsPRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus or may other appropriate writ order or direction in the nature of writ, to direct the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.072024 and to transfer and club all the First Information Reports including the complaints as described in Annexure – I as given below which are arising out of the same incident/occurrence, i.e. the debate telecasted on Redpix 24 x 7 (Youtube Channel) vide channel link (https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =Ur3ylpM7rGg) wherein the Cyber Crime Police, Coimbatore, where the Crime No. 123 of 2024 is registered.For Petitioner:Mr.T.S.Lavanesh4/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024For Respondents:Mr.K.M.D.MuhilanAdditional Public ProsecutorO R D E RToday, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor brought to the notice of this Court that the Hon'ble Apex Court, in Writ Petition (Criminal) No.340 of 2024 (A.Shankar @ Savukku Shankar vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors) dated 24.02.2025, ordered the transfer of the investigation in the cases concerned to the Cyber Crime Police Station, Coimbatore City.2.Though the Writ Petition has been filed seeking to club all the First Information Reports, taking note of the order passed by the Hon'ble Apex Court in Writ Petition (Criminal) No.340 of 2024 dated 24.02.2025, this Court is of the opinion that no further orders are required in this case.3.Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.02.09.2025hamNeutral Citation :Yes/No5/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024To1. The Director General Of Police, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai -600004.2. The Additional Director General Of Police (Admin), Headquarters, Office Of The Director General Of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnansalai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.3. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Chennai - 6000074. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Trichy City.5. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office of the Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Madurai City.6. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Salem City.7. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tirunelvelli City.8. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Office Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Tambram City.9. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul.6/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202410. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram11. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram.12. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.13. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.14. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nilagiri District, Nilagiri.15. The Superintendent Of Police, Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.16. The Superintendent Of Police Office Of The Superintendent Of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari17. The Inspector Of Police, Team-C, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Vepery, Chennai - 600 00718. The Inspector Of Police, CCD-III, Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Trichy City.19. The Inspector Of Police, AWPS Trichy Cantonment, Trichy City.7/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202420. The Inspector Of Police, Madurai Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Madurai City.21. The Inspector Of Police Dindigul Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Crime Branch, Dindigul22. The Inspector Of Police, C-2, Sunguvarchatirampolice Station, Kancheepuram.23. The Inspector Of Police, Villupuram Cyber Crime Police Station, Villupuram.24. The Inspector Of Police, Perambalur Cyber Crime Police Station, Perambalur.25. The Inspector Of Police, Nagapattinam Cyber Crime Police Station, Nagapattinam.26. The Inspector Of Police, Nilagiri Cyber Crime Police Station, Nilagiri.27. The Inspector Of Police, Sivagangai Cyber Crime Police Station, Sivagangai.28. The Inspector Of Police Kanyakumari Cyber Crime Police Station, Kanyakumari29. The Inspector Of Police, Salem City Cyber Crime Police Station, Salem.8/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 202430. The Inspector Of Police, Tirunelvelli City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tirunelvelli.31. The Inspector Of Police, Tambram City Cyber Crime Police Station, Tambram City.32.The Public Prosecutor,High Court of Madras.9/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.22957 of 2024N. SATHISH KUMAR , J. hamW.P.No.22957 of 2024and W.M.P.No.25023 of 202402.09.202510/10

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