Dilshad Ahamed v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Crl. O.P. No. 15839 of 2026 1.Dilshad Ahamed 2.Shamshad 3.Shabana ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The State rep., by The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, Vepery, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mylapore District, Chennai.

3.The Inspector of Police, W-23 All Women Police Station, Ice-House, Royapettah, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 directing the 3rd respondent herein not to harass the petitioners in any manner except by due process of law pursuant to the representation dated 11.06.2026.

For Petitioners : Mr. Syed Mazhar Hayath For Respondents: Mr. A. Amarnath, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 3rd respondent not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

3. Considering the submissions made and upon perusal of the materials available on record, it is seen that the dispute arises out of matrimonial discord and that the petitioners are family members of Mohammed Sheriff. The complaint was initially lodged by the wife of Mohammed Sheriff and thereafter, by his mother. Two C.S.Rs were registered, of which C.S.R.No.33 of 2026 was closed on 10.06.2026, while C.S.R.No.31 of 2026 is still pending. The petitioners have been unnecessarily called and harassed. It is further stated that all the three petitioners are Muslim pardanashin women.

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4. In view of the above, if any further enquiry is required, the respondent police to visit the petitioners' place and conduct the enquiry there, instead of unnecessarily calling them to the police station. In any event, the enquiry to be completed, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

23.06.2026 AT To 1.The State rep., by The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, Vepery, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mylapore District, Chennai.

3.The Inspector of Police, W-23 All Women Police Station, Ice-House, Royapettah, Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. 3/4

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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