Sambath v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.10.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN 1.Sambath 2.Tekaraman ... Petitioners Vs.

The State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Vellore-632 009.

... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 BNSS, pleased to direct the respondent police authority not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioners : Mr.Sriram For Respondent : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking protection from the police investigation on the complaint given by Latha. 2.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits 1/4

that a civil dispute between the brother and sister been given criminal colour and under the guise of investigating the complaint, police is harassing the petitioners.

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However, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submits that by getting false legal heir certificate, the property of late Subramanian been grabbed by the petitioner and sold to third party. Therefore, to enquire the complaint, the petitioners were summoned. They appeared on 08.09.2024 and assured the Investigating Officer to produce necessary documents to show the dispute is purely civil in nature, however, the petitioner has not turned up.

4.

In view of the above, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with direction to the petitioners herein to appear before respondent police. On their appearance, the respondent police shall complete the enquiry and proceed in accordance with law. 23.10.2024 2/4

rpl To

1. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Vellore-632 009.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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