Shikha Malhotra v. The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By

Crl.M.P.Nos.22970 and 22976 of 2025 in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.12.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR Crl.M.P.Nos.22970 and 22976 of 2025 in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025

1. Shikha Malhotra

2. Harsh Malhotra ... Petitioners in Crl.M.P.No.22970 of 2025 Arun Malhotra ... Petitioner in Crl.M.P.No.22976 of 2025 Vs.

The State Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch-I, Forgery Investigation Wing, Beta-9, Vepery, Chennai. (Crime No.41 of 2023) ... Respondent/ Complainant For Petitioners : Mr. Prahalad K Bhat For Intervenor : Mr. V. Karthik For Respondent : M/s. J.R. Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ******

O R D E R

These petitions have been filed to modify the condition in para No.9(c) imposed on the petitioners herein in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025, dated 25.10.2025, that the petitioners shall report before the respondent Police daily at 10:30 a.m., for a period of three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

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Crl.M.P.Nos.22970 and 22976 of 2025 in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025 K. RAJASEKAR, J.

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2. Heard both sides.

3. Considering the submissions of both sides, facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of offence, this Court is not inclined to modify the condition imposed on the petitioners herein in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025, dated 25.10.2025 as prayed for.

4. Accordingly, these criminal miscellaneous petitions are dismissed.

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1. The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch-I, Forgery Investigation Wing, Beta-9, Vepery, Chennai. (Crime No.41 of 2023)

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. Crl.M.P.Nos.22970 and 22976 of 2025 in Crl.O.P.Nos.19734 and 19730 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis