Prabu @ Raja v. The Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-06-2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Prabu @ Raja S/oMuthaiya, 395, Barathi Nagar, Koneripalayam PO, Perambalur District - 621 212.

..Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur District.

..Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, praying to direct the respondent Police not to harass the petitioner and his family under the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Vijay Leshanth For Respondents :

Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent Police, not to harass the petitioner and his family.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu appearing for the respondent Police, submitted that the petitioner's presence is required for an inquiry regarding a petition-stage complaint.

3. In view of the submission made, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of on the following terms:- a. The petitioner shall appear before the respondent Police on 13.07.2026.

b. The inquiry shall be completed on the same day. If it cannot be completed, it shall be concluded within one additional working day.

c. Further action may be taken depending on the outcome of the

inquiry.

d. The respondent Police shall not repeatedly summon the petitioner under the guise of an inquiry.

30-06-2026 Sni To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Sni 30-06-2026