M.Radhakrishnan vs The Union Territory of Puducherry

WP Crl. No. 782 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 782 of 2026 M.Radhakrishnan S/o.Murugesan, No. 134, Nehru Street, Thekai Thittu, Mudhaliyar Pettai, Puducherry- 605 004. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union Territory of Puducherry Rep. by the Under Secretary, Home Department, Puducherry Union, Puducherry. 2. The Director General of Police Puducherry Union, Puducherry. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in the order bearing No. NIL dated 17.11.2025 passed by respondent no.2 and quash the same and direct the respondents to award compensation to the petitioner’s family for the custodial killing of the petitioner’s son For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Pugalenthi For Respondent(s): Mr.Kumanan for R1 Additional Government Pleader (P) Mrs.G.Djerany for R2 Government Advocate (P) __________ Page1 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 06/07/2026 05:03:32 pm ) WP Crl. No. 782 of 2026 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order dated 17.11.2025, the