Karthigeyan v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR Karthigeyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police District Police Office Pannerselvam Park Erode District

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Gobichettipalayam Erode District

3. The Inspector of Police Gobichettipalayam Police Station Erode District ... Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, directing the 3rd respondent not to harass the petitioner by appreciating the facts and circumstances of the case.

For Petitioner : Mr.Deepan Uday For Respondents : Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondent not to harass the petitioner by appreciating the facts and circumstances of the case.

2. It is the contention of the petitioner that under the pretext of enquiry, the police is unnecessarily harassing the petitioner.

3. The learned Government Advocate [Criminal Side] on instructions submitted that on the complaint given by the defacto complaint, summons has been issued to the petitioner. But the petitioner has not appeared before the respondent for enquiry and he is not cooperating with the investigation.

4. Such being the position, it is for the investigating agency to issue appropriate notice to the petitioner under Section 35(3) of BNSS for enquiry and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear for enquiry and cooperate with the investigation. If any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent shall register the First Information Report and proceed as per law.

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5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

23.09.2025 dhk :Yes/No Internet : Yes/No To 1.The Superintendent of Police District Police Office Pannerselvam Park Erode District

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Gobichettipalayam Erode District

3. The Inspector of Police Gobichettipalayam Police Station Erode District

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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N. SATHISH KUMAR , J.

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