Judgment · High Court
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 66. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 04-12-2025vumIndex: Yes/NoTo1.The Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636701.2.The Deputy Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636705.3.The Inspector of PoliceDharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District-636807.4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High…
Judgment
WP Crl. No. 1560 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 04-12-2025CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRAWP Crl. No. 1560 of 2025 andWPMP Crl. No.753 of 2025 1. M/s. Royal Wellness CentreRep. by its Proprietor N. Ravi S/o. Nanjappan, Carrying business at D.No.443/2, Sandhana Gounder COmplex, Pappinayakanhalli Village, Sogathur Cross Road, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Petitioner(s)Vs1. The Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636701.
The Deputy Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636705.
The Inspector of PoliceDharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District-636807.Respondent(s)PRAYER Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated on 20.10.2025 and forbearing the respondents 1 to 3 or their men, agents from interfering with the peaceful conduct of business cross massage in the name and style of M/s. Royal Wellness Centre at D.No.443/2, Sandhana Gounder Complex, Pappinayakanhalli Village, Sogathur Cross Road, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1560 of 2025 For Petitioner(s):Mr.D.SathyanarayananFor Respondent: Mr.K.M.DMuhilan, Additional Public ProsecutorORDERThis Writ petition has been filed directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.10.2025 and forbear the respondents or their men, agents from interfering with the peaceful conduct of business cross massage in the name and style of M/s. Royal Wellness Centre at D.No.443/2, Sandhana Gounder Complex, Pappinayakanhalli Village, Sogathur Cross Road, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.2. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is running a spa business in the name and style of “Royal Wellness Centre”. While so, the respondents are interfering with the peaceful conduct of the petitioner's business as if some illegal activities are going on in this Centre. Hence, he seeks a direction to the respondents not to interfere with the affairs of the petitioner's business.3. Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents would submit that if illegal activities are being carried on in the said spa, the respondents police have the right to inspect the spa. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1560 of 20254. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents police.
Considering the above, this Court is of the view that as long as the spa is running without any illegal and immoral activities, the police shall not disturb the spa. At the same time, if the police have any suspicion that illegal activities are being carried on there, the police is at liberty to take action as per law.
Operative part
With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 04-12-2025vumIndex: Yes/NoTo1.The Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636701.2.The Deputy Superintendent of PoliceDharmapuri, Dharmapuri District-636705.3.The Inspector of PoliceDharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District-636807.4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1560 of 2025A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J.vumWP Crl. No. 1560 of 2025 andWPMP Crl. No.753 of 2025 04-12-2025
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
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