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M.Mukesh v. The Commissioner Of Police

2025-01-17Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.No.1665 of 2025 M.Mukesh S/o.G.Murali

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.

The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Commissioner Office Building E.V.K.Sampath Road Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

2.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police R-3, Ashok Nagar Police Station Chennai-600 083.

3.

The Inspector of Police R3, Ashok Nagar Police Station Chennai-600 083.

...Respondents

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PRAYER :

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents herein from interfering with the petitioner's peaceful running of his shop under the name and style of "Jupiter Juice and Coffee Bar" at Door No.74/20A, I Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083 by 24 x 7 hours and in particular during night hours.

For Petitioner :

Mr.G.Veerapathiran For Respondents :

Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is entitled to run his Juice and Coffee Bar at the petition mentioned premise throughout.

3. The respondents police cannot interfere with the regular functioning of running of business by the petitioner. If the petitioner indulges in any unlawful activity by selling tobacco products, it is always open to the third respondent to register a criminal case against the petitioner and take action as per law.

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4. With the aforesaid liberty to the third respondent, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 17.01.2025 Speaking Order/Non-speaking order Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No mk / ms To 1.

The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai Commissioner Office Building E.V.K.Sampath Road Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

2.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police R-3, Ashok Nagar Police Station Chennai-600 083.

3.

The Inspector of Police R3, Ashok Nagar Police Station Chennai-600 083.

4.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J., mk / ms 17.01.2025 Page Nos.4/4