S.Pandiyarajan @ Pandiyaraj v. The Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.1.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH S.Pandiyarajan (a) Pandiyaraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City.

2.The Inspector of Police (Crime), Race Course Police Station, Coimbatore City.

...Respondents

Criminal Original Petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code praying to direct the second respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Senthil Kumar For Respondent :

Mr.A.Gopinath, GA (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 1/3

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Advocate (Crl.Side) reports that the petitioner is arrayed as an accused in Crime No.487 of 2023 and the investigation is pending before the respondent police.

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. 30.1.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City. 2.The Inspector of Police (Crime), Race Course Police Station, Coimbatore City.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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