Elaiyaraja v. State Rep By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.06.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR W.P. No.16074 of 2022 Elaiyaraja ..Petitioner

Versus

State Rep by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station Kallakurichi District ..Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent not to harass the petitioner except under due process of law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lilly Rani For Respondent : Mr.A.Gokula Krishnan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner except under due process of law. 2.It is the contention of the petitioner that under the pretext of enquiry, the police is unnecessarily harassing the petitioner.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions submitted that there is a complaint pending as against the petitioner.

4.In such view of the matter, the police is directed to issue notice on causing appearance of the petitioner. On such notice, the petitioner shall co-operate with the investigation. If at all, the investigation officer finds the issue is purely matrimonial dispute, then the parties shall be relegated to Civil Court.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar dhk To

1. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station Kallakurichi District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

+1cc to Mr.S.Nambirajan, Advocate, S.R.No.40654 W.P.No.16074 of 2022 SSI(CO) RGA(12/07/2022)