Summary: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, led by Justice Sunder Mohan, canceled a police report involving a complicated family property dispute. The case involved accusations of theft and misuse of money among family members in Madurai.
The case started with P. Balamurugan and Jeyalakshmi asking to cancel a police report filed by the Central Crime Branch, Madurai. The argument was between family members over properties and alleged thefts. The person who complained was Ramuthai, the second wife of V. Paulraj, who accused P. Balamurugan and others of misusing money and property.
The accusations were serious. Ramuthai said her stepson and others had misused Rs. 15.62 crores meant for buying property in Madurai and Chennai. She also claimed theft of 1000 pieces of gold jewelry and property documents.
"P. Balamurugan and others forced the second person to sign blank papers and took away gold and diamonds," the complaint stated.
Justice Sunder Mohan noted that the case seemed like a family argument that was made to look like a crime. He pointed out that the accusations didn't have quick complaints and seemed unlikely.
"The accusations seem unlikely and made up after the fact," stated Justice Mohan.
The court tried to help the family settle the dispute through discussions several times, involving a retired judge, but these efforts didn't work. The judge emphasized that the family had been living together for many years, combining their money to buy properties.
P. Balamurugan and Jeyalakshmi argued that the police report was a misuse of the legal process, mentioning several Supreme Court decisions about family arguments wrongly treated as criminal cases. The court agreed, noting the lack of evidence and the unlikely nature of the accusations.
On November 27, 2025, the court canceled the police report, saying it was a misuse of the criminal justice system for a family argument. Justice Mohan criticized the police for quickly arresting the people involved without enough evidence.
"The police report is canceled. This is a family argument made to look like a crime," concluded Justice Mohan.
