Officer in-Charge, Police Station, Kaluwanchikudi vs. Maheswaran Ramanyamma and others – CA PHC 02/2017-2023

The case between Palasundaram Vasuni, Palasundaram Yogeswaran, and others (Petitioners) and Maheswaran Ramanyamma, Kathaimuttu Yogamma, and others (Respondents) addressed whether the respondent parties are entitled to use a 7-feet wide access road to the shop premises or if the roadway width should be limited to 4 feet. The proceedings originated from an obstruction complaint and ensuing police and Magistrate Court action allowing use of the wider road. The Provincial High Court affirmed this order following a revision application. Upon appeal, it was determined that there was no legal or factual basis to overturn the lower courts’ findings, thereby affirming the respondent’s right to use the 7-feet wide roadway. This decision reaffirmed the principle that appellate courts will not re-exam