Thamizh @ Thamizhazhagan v. The State Rep By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Thamizh @ Thamizhazhagan S/o.Velmurugan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The State represented by its Sub-Inspector of Police, SHO Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore.

Crime No.260/2021 2.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent not to harass the petitioner based on the representation dated 02.02.2022 in connection with FIR No.260 of 2021 on the file of the first respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Naveen Chandar For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor *****

O R D E R

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

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2. Heard learned counsel for petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.260 of 2021 and the investigation is pending before the first respondent.

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. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 05.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No gm 2/4

To 1.The Sub-Inspector of Police, SHO Pennadam Police Station, Cuddalore.

Crime No.260/2021 2.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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