Vairamuthu v. State Rep.By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN Vairamuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1. State rep.by its The Superintendent of Police, The S.P of Police Office, Coimbatore District.

2. The Inspector of Police, East Police Station, Pollachi, Coimbatore District, Crime No.Not Known of 2024.

... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita, 2023, directing the respondents police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of an enquiry in connection with the complaint filed by Arujunan. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Kalimuthu For Respondents : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed to direct the respondents/Police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of an enquiry in connection with the complaint given by one Arujunan.

2. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the State submitted that based on the complaint given by one Arujunan/de-facto complainant, the petitioner was called for enquiry.

3. After receiving the complaint, it is the duty of the police to conduct an enquiry prior for registering the case and for filing of final report. Calling the petitioner for enquiry cannot be considered as harassment. Hence, the petitioner is directed to co-operate for the enquiry.

4. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 06.11.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No ms 2/4

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, The S.P of Police Office, Coimbatore District.

2. The Inspector of Police, East Police Station, Pollachi, Coimbatore District,

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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P.VELMURUGAN, J ms 06.11.2024 4/4