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S.Nambikkai Merry v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-07-05Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH S.Nambikkai Merry

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neyveli Township, Neyveli, Cuddalore.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vadalore Police Station, Vadalore, Cuddalore District.

4. T.Arokiasamy ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent not to harass the petitioner Nambikkai Merry and petitioner's husband namely Sathish (Petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2022). 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Kanakavelappan For Respondents : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent police not to harass the petitioner.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) reports that the petitioner and her husband are arrayed as accused in Crime No.553 of 2022 and the investigation is pending before the 3rd respondent, the Inspector of Police, Vadalore Police Station, Vadalore, Cuddalore District.

4. Under such circumstances, once the regular FIR has been registered, the question of "Not to harass" will not arise. Any direction 2/4

issued by this Court at this stage will amount to interfering with the investigation conducted by the respondent police.

5. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 05.07.2023 Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order Index: Yes/No vum To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neyveli Township, Neyveli, Cuddalore.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vadalore Police Station, Vadalore, Cuddalore District.

High Court, Madras.

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