M.Baskar v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 22.12.2023 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN

1. M.Baskar.

2. Mrs.B.Mahalakshmi.

3. R.Elangovan.

... Petitioners /versus/

1. The Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Selaiyur, Chennai - 600 073.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Selaiyur, Chennai - 600 073.

3. B.Ramprakash.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus for bearing the respondents 1 and 2 herein from interfering in the civil dispute between the petitioners and the 3rd respondent. For Petitioners : Mr.N.Jothi, Senior Counsel, for Mr.D.SivaKumar.

For R1 & R2 : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam.

Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Page No.1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner herein is filed forbearing the respondents 1 & 2 herein from interfering in the civil dispute between the petitioners and the 3rd respondent.

2. The Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents 1 & 2 states that, the 3rd respondent has given a complaint alleging that his title document given in safe custody of the petitioners been detained by them and they refuse to return it when he demanded. There is also allegation of intimidation. It is further stated that, based on the said complaint C.S.R.No.2316 of 2023 been registered and enquiry in underway. Since some material been brought to the notice of the Police in the nature of cognizance offence, the Police has thought fit to register C.S.R and enquire the matter before proceeding with registering F.I.R.

3. At this stage, this Court is not inclined to interfere. If the petitioners are aggrieved of any registration of complaint, then shall be at liberty to approach this Court if so advised and warrants.

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4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 22.12.2023 Index :Yes/No.

Internet :Yes/No.

Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order bsm Copy to:-

1. The Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Selaiyur, Chennai - 600 073.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Selaiyur, Chennai - 600 073.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page No.3/4

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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