Janani v. The Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 25.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Janani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Hasthampatti Police Station, Salem District ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents not to harass the petitioner in connection with Crime No.170 of 2024 dated 29.05.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Nagarajan for Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

A sudden altercation between the husband of the petitioner and one Venkateswaran, watchman of the bungalow has led to registration of complaint.

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The petitioner herein has given a complaint against the said Venkateswaran and same is also under enquiry. In this circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court alleging that the police is harassing her under the guise of investigation in Crime No.170 of 2024. 3.

Reading of the complaint in Crime No.170 of 2024, registered for the offence under Sections 294(b), 323, 324 & 506(ii) IPC is given by one Venkateswaran against Arun, Prakash, Santhosh and few others indicates that at the time of occurrence, admittedly, the petitioner was also present in the scene of occurrence. Therefore, for proper enquiry, her statement is required and therefore, if the police indulged in investigation without violating the procedure established, same cannot be construed as harassment. At the same time, it is noted that this petitioner has also given a complaint which need to be investigated in the manner known to law.

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Thus, the respondent police is directed to follow the Police Standing Order and direction of this Court pertaining to the case and case in counter and complete the investigation within a period of 4 months. 5.

With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is 2/4

disposed of 25.06.2024 Index : Yes/No rpl To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Hasthampatti Police Station, Salem District 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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