Preethi Saravanan v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH CRL.O.P No.3674 of 2024 Preethi Saravanan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, Erode Taluk Police Station, Rangampalayam, Erode - 638 002.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Gandhi Road, Marapalam, Erode.

...Respondents

PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the Inspector and Sub Inspector of Police, the Erode Taluk Police station, the 1st respondent herein to not to harass the petitioner by appreciating facts and circumstances of the case.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Navin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the Inspector and Sub Inspector of Police, the Erode Taluk Police station, the 1st respondent herein to not to harass the petitioner by appreciating facts and circumstances of the case. 1/4

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent. 3.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.80 of 2024 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. 20.02.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking Order ssr 2/4

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Erode Taluk Police Station, Rangampalayam, Erode - 638 002.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Gandhi Road, Marapalam, Erode.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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