Madras High CourtWP/33023/2022disposed of

V R Ramalingam v. The Commissioner Of Police

2023-07-05Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH V.R.Ramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner of Police, The Greater Chennai, Office of the Commissionerate, Vepery, Chennai.

2 The Inspector of Police Aminjikarai Police Station, Chennai.

3 The Inspector of Police, Chetput Police Station, Chennai.

4 The Inspector of Police Kodambakkam Police Station, Chennai.

5 The Inspector of Police Koyambedu Police Station, Chennai.

6 The Inspector of Police Madhuravoyal Police Station, Chennai.

7 The Inspector of Police, West Mambalam Police Station, Chennai.

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8 The Inspector of Police Melapalayam Police Station, Tirunelveli.

9 The Inspector of Police Palayamkottai Police Station, Tirunelveli.

10 Madhavan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 9 not to harass the petitioner on account any such false complaint breach of contract based upon the lease, sub-lease, rental agreements. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Jayachandran For Respondents : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 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.

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3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.439 of 2022 and the investigation is pending before the 2nd respondent Police, the Inspector of Police, Aminjikarai Police Station, Chennai.

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