Anbu v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Anbu S/o. Narasimman, Mandu Street, Jagadevi Post, Brgur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bargur Range, Bargur, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Inspector of Police Bargur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the 3rd respondent, i.e. The Inspector of Police, Bargur Police Station, Krishnagiri, not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry and pass such further or any other order as this Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Gopalsamy For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Amarnath Counsel for Government of Tamilnadu (Criminal Side)

ORDER

It is seen that in this case, the petitioner was called for an enquiry pursuant to the complaint in C.S.R.No.23 of 2026.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that under the guise of enquiry, the petitioner was unnecessarily called for an enquiry, made to wait for long hours and repeatedly directed to report before the respondent - Police on short intervals.

3. Learned counsel for Government of Tamilnadu (Criminal Side), on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given against the petitioner, the respondent Police are conducting an enquiry in C.S.R.No.23 of 2026 and that the petitioner was called only for enquiry, upon issuance of summons and was not harassed during the enquiry.

4. Such being the position, it is for the Investigating Agency to issue appropriate notice to the petitioner under Section 35(3) of BNSS for enquiry and on receipt of such notice, the petitioner shall appear for enquiry and cooperate in the investigation. It is made clear that the petitioner shall not be harassed during the course of enquiry. If any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent Police shall register a First Information Report and proceed in

accordance with law.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 16-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order JER To

1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bargur Range, Bargur, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Inspector of Police Bargur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

4. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

JER 16-06-2026