Madras High CourtCRL OP/3104/2016disposed of

S. Jayakumar, v. State Rep. By The Inspector

2016-02-12Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.02.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.3104 of 2016 S.Jayakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep.by The Inspector of Police, W-18, All Women Police Station, Kodungaiyur, Chennai 600 118.

... Respondent Prayer:-Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry on the basis of the complaint given by one E.Dhanalakshmi.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Arunkumar For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking for a direction, directing the respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the respondent is harassing the petitioner under the guise of enquiry and hence, he pray for direction directing the respondent police not to harass the petitioner.

3. Heard the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent.

4. Considering the above submissions, the respondent is directed not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry, but let the police investigate into the matter in accordance with law and the mandates as found set out in https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

D.K.Basu Vs. State of West Bengal reported in AIR (1997) SC 610. If really, the police want to interrogate, it is open for the police to issue summons to the petitioner. Thereupon, the petitioner shall appear before the police and submit him for interrogation.

5. The Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with the above direction.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar cse To

1. The Inspector of Police, W-18, All Women Police Station, Kodungaiyur, Chennai 600 118.

2. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

+2cc's to Mr.R.Arunkumar, Advocate, S.R.No.9080 Crl.O.P.No.3104 of 2016 KJI(CO) CA(23/02/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/