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Madras High CourtCRL OP/12655/2026closed

G.Ravanan v. State Rep By

2026-05-14Honourable Mr.Justice P. Dhanabal4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL G.Ravanan S/o Gnanasundaram, ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State Rep By The Inspector of Police, S-7 Madipakkam Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai 600091.

(C.No.104/ACP/MDPM/CAMP/2026)

2. N Senthilkumar ..Respondent(s) Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the 1st respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry, in pursuant to the summon bearing No.C.No.104/ACP/MDPM/CAMP/, dated nil, on the file of 1st respondent police, based upon the complaint of 2nd respondent. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. Anthony Selvam For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, seeking direction to the respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of the enquiry in pursuant to the summon bearing No.C.No.104/ACP/MDPM/CAMP/, dated nil, on the file of 1st respondent police, based upon the complaint of 2nd respondent.

2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that the respondent police under the guise of enquiry on the complaint lodged by the 2nd respondent, have frequently called the petitioner for enquiry, thereby causing harassment. Hence, the present petition.

4. Mr.A.Damodaran, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the 1st respondent submitted that in order to avoid further clashes and to ensure peace and safety of men and materials, the respondent police are conducting an enquiry and the petitioner is called only for enquiry and not harassed.

5. In view of the above submission made by the learned counsel on either side and also taking into account the facts and circumstance of the case, this

Court is of the view that the act of the respondent police cannot be termed as harassment. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 14-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order mp/maya To

1. The Inspector of Police, S-7 Madipakkam Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai 600091.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL, J.

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