N.Iyyappan v. The Sub-Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN

1. N.Iyyappan

2. T.N.Hemalatha

3. J.P.Robert ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Sub-Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thiruvallur District.

2. E.P.Raja ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita, 2023, to direct the first respondent District Crime Branch, Thiruvallur District not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Pushpakaran For Respondents : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor for R1

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed to direct the first respondent not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry. 1/4

2. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the State submitted that based on the complaint given by the second respondent herein the first respondent/Police issued summons to the petitioners for enquiry and the same is still pending.

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3. No doubt, after receiving the complaint, it is the duty of the police to conduct an enquiry prior to register the case and to file final report. Calling the petitioners for enquiry cannot be considered as harassment. Hence, the petitioners are directed to co-operate for the enquiry/investigation.

4. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 13.11.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No ms 2/4

To

1. The Sub-Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thiruvallur District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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P.VELMURUGAN, J ms 13.11.2024 4/4