Maria Selvi v. State Rep.By. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN 1.Maria Selvi 2.F.Lopas 3.Saija @ Maria Jose Subaja 4.Saira @ Maria Jose Shemira ... Petitioners Vs.

State rep by, The Inspector of Police, W14 All Women Police Station, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-19.

(Crime No.22 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.22 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioners :

Mr.Desamani Ramalingam For Respondent :

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 498A of IPC and 4 of DP Act, in Crime No.22 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The grave allegation of dowry harassment, demand of car and 200 sovereigns of jewel made. Though the petitioners are in-laws, considering the nature of the complaint, it requires thorough investigation. Whereas, the petitioners herein refused to receive the summons and hence, 41-A summon pasted in their house, despite that they have not attended the investigation.

3. Hence, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. The respondent police is directed to not to harass the petitioners during investigation. 18.08.2025 dna 2/4

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvotriyur.

2.The Inspector of Police, W14 All Women Police Station, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-19.

(Crime No.22 of 2025) 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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