M.Arumugam v. The State Represented By The Inspector Of Police (Crime)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA M.Arumugam

...Petitioner

Vs.

State rep. By, The Inspector of Police (Crime), V7, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai-600 037.

...Respondents

Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, seeking to direct the respondent Police not to harass the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Suryaprakash For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, APP

ORDER

This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent-police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 1/4

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given by the de facto complainant, enquiry has been conducted in C.No.885/COP/VISTORs/2026 and the same has been closed as early as on 05.02.2026 and the petitioner was called only for enquiry and that the respondent-police are not harassing the petitioner.

3. Recording the above submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this criminal original petition stands closed. It is made clear that the respondent-police shall not unnecessarily harass the petitioner. 02.04.2026 NCC : Yes/No SHA 2/4

To:

1.

The Inspector of Police (Crime), V7, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai-600 037.

2.

The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

SHA .

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