C.Manikandan v. The State By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.05.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR Crl.O.P.No.7470 of 2020 C. Manikandan M/A 26 S/o Chinnasamy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The State by The Inspector of Police, Rishivanthayam Police Station, Villupuram

2. K. Manikandan M/A 25 S/o C. Kannan

...Respondents

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of investigation in Cr.No.234 of 2020 pending before the respondent police, in any manner except by due process of law.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.K. Sathia Seelan For Respondents : Mrs. Kiruthiga Kamal Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

This Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondent Police not to harass the Petitioner.

2. Since the complaint has been filed for "women missing" there cannot be blanket order directing the police not to harass. The Petitioner is directed to cooperate with the police for enquiry whenever the petitioner called to the police station by following the proper procedure as contemplated under law. The respondent police if intent to examine the petitioner, can summon the petitioner by issuing notice as per law and examine him. Under the pretext of such examination there shall not be any harassment. During the enquiry, if any cognizable office is made out, it is open to the respondent to act as per law.

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3. With this observation, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken as a shield from arrest.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ggs To

1. The Inspector of Police, Rishivanthayam Police Station, Villupuram

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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