M. Shankarappa v. The Sub Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA M.Shankarappa

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.

The Sub-Inspector of Police, Berigai Police Station, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2.

V.Ramesh

...Respondents

Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita/Section 482 Cr.P.C, seeking to direct the 1st respondent herein not to harass the petitioner herein based on false undated complaint.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Parthiban For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side), for R1

O R D E R

This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent 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 1st respondent, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given by the 2nd respondent herein, current paper enquiry is pending in C.No.H2/312/SP/Grievance/2026 and the petitioner was called only for enquiry and that the 1st 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 1st respondentpolice shall register a First Information Report and proceed in accordance with law.

4. This criminal original petition stands disposed of accordingly. 11.02.2026 skt NCC : Yes/No 2/4

To 1.

The Sub-Inspector of Police, Berigai Police Station, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA , J.

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