Deepika v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08/06/2022 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR CRL.O.P.NO.10854 OF 2022 Dr.Deepika ... Petitioner .Vs.

1. The State Rep. By The Inspector of Police, Thirupathur Taluk Police Station, Thirupathur District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirupathur.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner in the pretext of enquiry.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Sivavarthanan For Respondents :

Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondents not to harass the petitioner in the pretext of enquiry.

2. Heard Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that Police is repeatedly issuing summons to be present for enquiry.

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4. After hearing the arguments advanced on either side, this Court is of the view that once summons or notice is issued, the petitioner should cooperate to the Police for the purpose of investigation.

5. In the result, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. The respondent Police is directed to issue fresh summons, to the petitioner, within a period of two weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such summons, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent Police for enquiry. If the investigation reveals any cognisable offence is made out, it is for the respondent Police to take a call, as per law. Such enquiry to be completed within two weeks from the date of receipt of the order.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar mvs To

1. The Inspector of Police, Thirupathur Taluk Police Station, Thirupathur District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirupathur.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, Advocate, S.R.No.33497 CRL.O.P.NO.10854 OF 2022 GP(CO) PBS/20/06/2022 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/