Nasima Bi v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.7.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH 1.Mrs.Nasima Bi 2.Mrs.Amuthunisha

...Petitioners

Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Chengalpattu.

2.The Inspector of Police, Padalam Police Station, Chengalpattu.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Criminal Procedure Code seeking to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioners and/or their family members.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Sivakumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioners are arrayed as accused in Crime No.2 of 2023 and the investigation is pending before the respondent police.

4. Under such circumstances, once the regular first information report has been registered, the question of "not to harass" will not arise. Any direction issued by this Court at this stage will amount to interfering with the investigation conducted by the respondent police.

5. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 18.7.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No To 1.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Chengalpattu. 2.The Inspector of Police, Padalam Police Station, Chengalpattu. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

ssr N.ANAND VENKATESH,J ssr 18.7.2023