Darshan v. The Inspector Of Police

Crl.OP.179 of 2021, dt. 08.01.2021

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.012021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Crl.O.P.No.179 of 2021 Darshan

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Vellore, Vellore District.

Crme No.6 of 2018

...Respondent

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent and his subordinates not to harass the petitioner without due process of law For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sathish Kumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioner.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/

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3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.6 of 2018 and the investigation is pending before the respondent, the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Vellore, Vellore District.

4. Under such circumstances, once the regular FIR has been registered, the question of "Not to harass" will not arise. Any direction issued by this Court at this stage will amount to interfering with the investigation conducted by the respondent police.

5. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 08.01.2021 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No msr To

1. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Vellore, Vellore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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