Madras High CourtCRL OP/6780/2016disposed of

M. Vijay, v. The State Rep. By Its

2016-03-28Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.03.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.6780 of 2016 M.Vijay .. Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai - 600 088.

.. Respondent Prayer:-Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner except in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.G.Nithyanandham 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. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent would submit that on the basis of the complaint given by the wife of the petitioner, viz., V.Sarojadevi, C.S.R.No.17 of 2016 has been assigned.

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 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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.

cse s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS-VI) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Madipakkam, Chennai - 600 088.

2.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

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