Rajesh N Dave v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Rajesh N Dave

...Petitioner

Vs.

State rep. by the Inspector of Police (Crime), G-3, Kilpauk Police Station, Chennai - 600 010.

...Respondent

Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, seeking to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of the enquiry in the civil dispute complaint.

For Petitioner : Mr.Shreedhar.M For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side)

ORDER

This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the 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 respondent, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given by one Harish as against the petitioner, current paper enquiry is pending in C.No.10215/2025 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 respondent 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 Inspector of Police (Crime), G-3, Kilpauk Police Station, Chennai - 600 010.

2.

The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

skt 13.02.2026