Sadasivam v. The Commissioner,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 04.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Sadasivam ...Petitioner Vs.
1.
The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore.
2.
The Assistant Commissioner, District Crime Branch, Coimbatore.
3.
The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Coimbatore.
...Respondents
Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita/Section 482 Cr.P.C, seeking to direct the respondents not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ashwin For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side)
O R D E R
This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 1/4
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given by one Natarajan as against the petitioner, current paper enquiry is pending in C.No.P3/12926826/2026 and the petitioner was called only for enquiry and that the respondent-police are not unnecessarily harassing the petitioner.
3. In such circumstances, it is for the Investigating Agency to issue appropriate notice to the petitioner under Section 35(3) of BNSS for enquiry and on receipt of such notice, the petitioner shall appear for enquiry and co-operate in the investigation. It is made clear that the petitioner shall not be harassed during the course of enquiry/ investigation. If any cognizable offence is made out, the respondents shall register a First Information Report and proceed in accordance with law.
4. This criminal original petition stands disposed of accordingly. 04.02.2026 skt NCC : Yes/No 2/4
To 1.
The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore.
2.
The Assistant Commissioner, District Crime Branch, Coimbatore.
3.
The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Coimbatore.
4.
The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA , J.
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