Selvaraj v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.04.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR and Crl.MP. No.3912 of 2026 Selvarasu ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu.
2. The State Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, (Job Racketing Wing), Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.
3.Jayaraman ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The criminal original petition filed under Section 447 BNSS, 2023 to withdraw and transfer the case in C.C. No.152 of 2025 (arising out of Crime No.01 of 2023 on the file District Crime Branch, Ariyalur) now pending on the file of the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Sendurai, Ariyalur District to the file of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai where C.C. No.2778 of 2023 (arising out of Crime No.245 of 2021 on the file of the Central Crime Branch, Chennai)
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Gokulakrishnan For Respondent(s):
Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Ms.T.Harshana
ORDER
The Criminal Original Petition has been filed to withdraw and transfer the case in C.C. No.152 of 2025 (arising out of Crime No.01 of 2023 on the file District Crime Branch, Ariyalur) now pending on the file of the District Munsifcum-Judicial Magistrate, Sendurai, Ariyalur District to the file of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai where C.C. No.2778 of 2023 (arising out of Crime No.245 of 2021 on the file of the Central Crime Branch, Chennai).
2.The contention of the petitioner is that his daughter's, sister-in-law was married to one Ramesh. When the petitioner had visited his daughter's residence, the said Ramesh informed him that he was acquainted with several IAS officers and that one among them was posted in Chennai, and that he could secure employment in various Government Departments. Believing the said representations, monies were collected from various persons for the purpose of securing employment and were deposited into the bank account of the said
Ramesh. It is further submitted that certain amounts were also handed over to him in cash. However, the petitioner is now facing prosecution in connection with the same. The petitioner further submits that the said Ramesh has also been arrayed as an accused in C.C. No. 152 of 2025 and is facing trial in C.C. No. 2778 of 2022 on the file of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai.
3. The respondent has filed a status report, from which paragraphs 2 to 10 10 are extracted hereunder:
"2. I respectfully submit that the case of the prosecution is that, the defacto complainant namely Tr.Jayaraman, S/o.Thangavel lodged a complaint before the respondent police in which stating that, he is working as an electrician and plumber. In the month of December 2021, visited relative Anbazhagan, son of Kaliyaperumal. At that time, Selvarasu/A-1, son of Ramasamy, a resident of Kodukkur Village, was also present there. During our conversation, Selvarasu/A-1 informed that he could arrange government employment through his contacts and asked whether, the complainant knew any candidates seeking such employment. When he came to know that the complainant son had completed B.E. Civil Engineering, he assured that he could secure a Municipal Engineer post for his son if he paid a sum of Rs.3,50,000/-.
3. I respectfully submit that, believing his representation, complainant arranged the said amount and on 21.12.2021 handed over Rs.3,50,000/- in cash to Selvarasu/A-1 at the residence of Kolanjinathan at Marudur. At that time, several other persons also paid various amounts to Selvarasu/A-1 for securing government employment for their relatives, namely: Anbazhagan - Rs.1,50,000/- for his son Silambarasan; Anbazhagan of Paranur Rs.2,00,000/- for his son Anand; Rathna, wife of Ramesh Rs.3,00,000/--Manimegalai, wife of Ilangovan-. Rs.3,00,000/- for her daughter Ilaiyaraja; Selvaraj (S/o Palanisamy) Rs.1,50,000/-; and Anbuselvi, wife of Kolanjinathan Rs.1,50,000/- for a QA job, thereby collecting a total sum Rs. 16,00,000/- from all.
4. It is further submitted that, however, despite receiving the above amounts and assuring that government jobs would be arranged through Ramesh/A-2, Selvarasu/A-1 failed to secure any employment for any of
them and also did not return the money. Whenever, demanded the return of money, Selvarasu/A-1 stated that the amount had been handed over to Ramesh/A-2 and further threatened with dire consequences, stating that if continued to demand the money he would kill everyone and that he had sufficient influence sufficient influence and support.
5. I respectfully submit that, based on the above complaint, a case was registered in District Crime Branch, Ariyalur, Crime No.1 of 2023, under Sections 406, 420, 506(i) IPC on 21.02.2023 at about 12.00 hours by Tr.Venkatesan, the then Sub Inspector of Police and submitted before the tehn Inspection of Police for investigation.
6.1 respectfully submit that during the course of investigation, the then Investigation Officer examined the de-facto complainant and other witnesses and recorded their statements and collected the documents related to this case.
7. I respectfully submit that, after completion of elaborate and detailed investigation, the then Investigation Officer had filed a charge sheet before the Learned Judicial Magistrate Court, Sendurai, Ariyalur District and the same was taken on file vide C.C.No. 152 of 2025. The next hearing is posted on 07.05.2026 for framing of charges.
8. I respectfully submit that now the petitioner / A-1 filed this present petition seeking to withdraw and transfer the case in C.C.No.152 of 2025 (arising out of Crime No.1 of 2023 on the file of District Crime Branch, Ariyalur) now pending on the file of the District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Sendurai, Ariyalur District to the file of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai where C.C.No.2778 of 2023 (Arising out of Crime No.245 of 2021) on the file of the Central Crime Branch, Chennai) In pending and clubbed/tried and disposed of along with C.C.No.2728 of 2023 on the file of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, as both cases arise out of the same Job racket transactions allegedly organized by accused Thipakaran @ Manikandan.
9. I respectfully submit the petitioner/A-1 mentioning in his petition that he handed over the entire amount received from the defacto complainant to A2/Ramesh and in turn A-2 paid the said money to one Diwakaran, who represented that he had the necessary connections and would secure the job. Subsequently, the said Diwakaran is Habitual job racketer and that a separate a case in Crime No.245 of 2021 on the file of Central Crime Branch, Chennai. Subsequently, the charge sheet is filed Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai vide C.C. No.2728 of 2023.
10. I respectfully submit that, from the confession statement of A-1, it reveals that, the accused persons, dishonestly induced several individuals by falsely promising to secure government employment for them. By making such fraudulent representations, they collected a total sum of Rs.52,60,000/- through both direct payments and bank transactions. Whenever members of the public demanded the return of their money,
the accused deceived them by providing false assurances and fabricated explanations to delay repayment. Further, upon learning that one Divakaran had been arrested in another case registered as Crime No. 245/2021 at the Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB), the accused persons falsely claimed that they were affected by that case and manipulated the situation to include themselves as witnesses, thereby misleading the victims. Moreover, to prevent the public from discovering their of cheating and fraud, they created an impression. From this it reveals that there is no relation between the accused persons and said Diwakar. Further the said Diwakar has no reason to cheat the cases.
11. It is respectfully submitted that the above averments made by the petitioner are false and frivolous, as there is no valid or reliable document to prove that A-2 paid any amount to the said Diwakaran. At this stage, the present petition filed by the petitioner is not maintainable. The petitioner has filed this petition only with the intention of escaping from the trial and to delay the due process of law."
4. Both the cases pertain to allegations of job racketing; however, they are distinct in nature. Insofar as the present petitioner is concerned, the allegation is that he had independently collected money from various individuals on the promise of securing employment and thereby cheated them. Hence, the present case cannot be transferred along with the other case for the reasons stated.
5. Considering the facts of the case and upon perusal of the materials available on record, this Court finds that both the cases in C.C. Nos.152 of 2025 and C.C. No.2778 of 2023 are separate and distinct. Though the modus operandi in both cases may appear similar, being instances of job racketing, the victims involved are different, and the amounts were collected independently. The allegations disclose separate transactions, and merely because there exists some
M. NIRMAL KUMAR.J., relationship between the accused in both cases, the same would not be a sufficient ground to order transfer or joint trial.
6. In view of the above, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is also dismissed. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rkp To
1. The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Sendurai, Ariyalur District.
2. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai.
3. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu.
4. The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, (Job Racketing Wing), Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.
5. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras.
and Crl.MP. No.3912 of 2026