V.Roopa v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.07.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH Crl.O.P.No.14601 of 2023 V.Roopa .. Petitioner vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Denkanikottai Range, 2.The Inspector of Police Kelamangalam Police Station, .. Respondents Petition filed under Section 482 of CrPC to direct the respondent police, not to harass the petitioner under the guise of investigation without adopting the procedure laid down by law. For Petitioner :

Mr.M.K.S.Sundar For Respondent :

Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the Respondents not to harass the Petitioner and her family members in the name of enquiry without due process of law. 1/4

2.Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.181 of 2023 and the investigation is pending before the 2nd respondent, the Inspector of Police, Kelamangalam Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

4. Under such circumstances, once the regular FIR 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. 03.07.2023 Index:Yes/No ssm To:

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Denkanikottai Range, 2/4

2.The Inspector of Police Kelamangalam Police Station, 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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N. ANAND VENKATESH,J.

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