Madras High Court

Madras High Court: Investigation in Salem District Case Closed as Mistake of Fact

Updated
Nov 15, 2025 4:33 PM
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Here's a quick rundown: The Madras High Court closed a request related to a police investigation in Salem District, declaring the case a "mistake of fact."

The Request Filed by R. Saravanan

R. Saravanan filed a request asking the court to tell the police to finish their investigation. This was about a police report registered in 2014 at the Vazhapadi Police Station in Salem District.

Judge N. Sathish Kumar's Role

The case was handled by Judge N. Sathish Kumar. He was responsible for listening to the request and deciding what should happen.

Arguments from Both Sides

  • R. Saravanan’s Side: Represented by Mr. A. Manojkumar, they wanted the investigation finished and a final report made.

  • State's Side: Mr. R. Vinothraja, the lawyer for the government, explained that the investigation was already closed. Why? It was considered a "mistake of fact."

"The case in Crime No.818 of 2014 has been closed as mistake of fact," said the government lawyer.

Court's Decision

The court noted the government's explanation and decided to close the request. They also mentioned that the police would send a notice to R. Saravanan.

What’s Next?

With the request closed, it looks like the case won't continue unless new evidence comes up. The police's decision remains, and R. Saravanan will get a formal notice about it.

This decision wraps up a long-standing investigation that started over ten years ago.