Madras High Court

Madras HC: Thanjavur Police Ordered to Execute Warrant Against Saravanan

Updated
Feb 11, 2026 3:30 PM
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Hey everyone! Today, we're diving into a recent court decision involving a warrant that needed some urgent attention. Let's break down what happened.

The Case at Hand

On January 28, 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, with Judge L. Victoria Gowri in charge, looked at a request made by Palaniyandi. He wanted the court to make sure that the police in Thanjavur District carried out a warrant against Saravanan.

Why Was the Warrant Issued?

The III Additional District and District Sessions Judge in Thanjavur had issued a warrant that couldn't be avoided against Saravanan on December 20, 2023. However, it hadn't been carried out yet, which led Palaniyandi to ask the court for help.

"A warrant that can't be avoided has been issued... so far, it hasn't been carried out by the police."

The Court's Decision

Judge Gowri listened to both sides and looked at the evidence. She told the police to carry out the warrant right away. The court set a check-in date for February 17, 2026, to make sure it gets done.

Who's Who in the Case?

  • Person Asking for Help: Palaniyandi
  • People Being Asked: The State of Tamil Nadu and Saravanan
  • Judge: L. Victoria Gowri
  • Lawyers: Mr. F.X. Eugene for Palaniyandi and Mr. M.Sakthi Kumar for the State

What's Next?

The court's decision means the police need to act quickly to carry out the warrant. We'll have to wait until February 17, 2026, to see if everything went as planned.

So, that's the scoop on this case! It's all about making sure things are done quickly and fairly.