M.V.Viknesh @ Ganesh v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.01.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH M.V.Viknesh @ Ganesh ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, D-5, Solavaram Police Station, Chennai

...Respondent

Criminal Original Petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner. For Petitioner :

Mr.L.Dhamodharan For Respondents :

Mr.A.Damodaran Addidtonal Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 1/4

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioner is arrayed as an accused in Crime No.896 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 second respondent.

5. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 29.01.2024 rka Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No 2/4

To 1.The Inspector of Police, D-5, Solavaram Police Station, Chennai 2.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

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