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Madras High CourtCRL OP/16744/2019disposed of

Prabhakar v. State Rep By

2019-06-28Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.06.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH Crl.O.P No.16744 of 2019 1.Prabhakar 2.Sindhu Petitioners vs.

State rep by:

1.The Superintendent of Respondent, Vellore District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Vellore District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, praying to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondent to give police protection based on the complaint dated 10.06.2019.

For Petitioner : M/s.Sathiyamurthy P For Respondents :Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking for police protection.

2. It is seen from records that the petitioners, who were in love with each other have married. This is an intercaste marriage. This is opposed by the parents of the 2nd petitioner and they along with their relatives are causing threat to the petitioners. The petitioners had given a complaint before the respondent police on 10.06.2019, seeking for police protection. Since no action has been taken, the present petition has been filed, seeking for appropriate directions.

3. In the facts and circumstances of the case, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to immediately call the parties for an enquiry and advice the parents of the 2nd petitioner not to interfere with the life of the petitioners. If, in spite of the same, any threat is exerted by the parents or relatives of the 2nd petitioner, immediate action shall be taken against them and if necessary, police protection shall also be given to the petitioners.

4. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with a above directions.

28.06.2019 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order rka To State rep by:

1.The Superintendent of Respondent, Vellore District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Vellore District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Madras.

N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.,

rka Crl.O.P No.16744 of 2019 28.06.2019