J.Sathish Kumar v. The State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.7.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH J.Sathish Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by :

Inspector of Police, Ramanathapuram Police station, Coimbatore City, Coimbatore.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Criminal Procedure Code to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner in any way.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.S.Karthik Raja For Respondent : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.

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.525 of 2022 and the investigation is pending before the respondent police.

4. Under such circumstances, once the regular first information report 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. 18.7.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No To 1.The Inspector of Police, Ramanathapuram Police station, Coimbatore City, Coimbatore.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

ssr N.ANAND VENKATESH,J

ssr 18.7.2023