Rameshkumar v. The State Represented By,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Rameshkumar
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.
State rep. by, The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirupathur District, Tirupathur - 635 601.
2.
The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirupathur District, Tirupathur - 635 601.
...Respondents
Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, seeking to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Balasubramaniam For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side)
ORDER
This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
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 Pradeepkumar as against the petitioner, current paper enquiries are pending in C.Nos.G2/2337/16750/ 2025 and 02/DSP/DCB/TPT/SP/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 cooperate 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. 13.02.2026 skt NCC : Yes/No To:
1.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirupathur District, Tirupathur - 635 601.
2.
The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirupathur District, Tirupathur - 635 601.
3.
The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.
skt 13.02.2026