# M.Gopinath vs The State of Tamil Nadu

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-06-19
Petitioner: M.Gopinath
Respondent: The State of Tamil Nadu

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/2087789)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

Crl.OP(MD).No.6765 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.6765 of 2026 M.Gopinath ...Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Superintendent of Police Virudhunagar District Virudhunagar. 2. The Inspector of Police Vachakarapatti Police Station Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents In Crime No. 234 of 2025. PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, 2023, to the 1st respondent to withdraw and transfer the investigation of the case in Crime No. 234 of 2025 on the file of the 2nd respondent to some other competent investigation officer, other than the 2nd respondent and complete the investigation under the direct supervision of the 1st respondent within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.A.Mohan For Respondents : Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh Government Advocate (crl.side) 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 02/07/2026 01:27:08 pm ) Crl.OP(MD).No.6765 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed seeking to transfer the investigation in Crime No.234 of 2025 on the file of the second respondent police see

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