THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN WRIT PETITION No.29477 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner’s brother is said to have been murdered in the District Court premises at Eluru on 17.08.2010. Accused, three in number, were arrested and remanded to the judicial custody. They were released on bail on 02.02.2011, 04.03.2011 and 26.04.2011. Two of them were again arrested in connection with Crime No.145 of 2011 on 09.07.2011 for illegal possession of firearms. Apprehending danger to his life, the petitioner had submitted representations on 30.05.2011 and 14.07.2011 seeking police protection on payment of usual charges in accordance with G.O.Rt.No.655 dated 13.03.1997. When the matter was listed on 04.11.2011, Learned Government Pleader for Home sought time to obtain instructions. Today the Learned Government Pleader, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner himself was involved in several cases, few of them under Section 302 IPC; he was convicted for an offence under Section 302 IPC earlier and was sentenced to life; on remission being granted, he was released in the year 2005; it does not seem that any cases are registered against him thereafter; and, as per the government orders in force, police protection cannot be provided to those having criminal background. These are all matters for the third respondent to consider, and take action in accordance with law. The petitioner had submitted representations on 30.05.2011 and 14.07.2011 apprehending danger to his life, and has sought police protection atleast till the criminal case filed against those who had murdered his brother is completed. The threat perception of an individual is for the third respondent to determine on a consideration of all relevant facts. It is not for this Court, ordinarily, to adjudicate upon these issues and take upon itself the task of determining whether or not the petitioner requires police protection. I consider it appropriate, therefore, to direct the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s representations dated 30.05.2011 and 14.07.2011 seeking police protection in accordance with law, pass an order thereupon, and communicate the same to the petitioner within a period of two weeks from today. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. However, in the circumstances, without costs. RAMESH RANGANATHAN,J Date:10.11.2011 usd