Madras High CourtWP Crl./159/2026disposed of

E. Raghavendra Sasikumar v. Inspector Of Police

2026-01-29Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA W.P. Crl.No.159 of 2026

1. E. Raghavendra Sasikumar, No.37, Old NO.17, Vaikoran Street, Dowton cafe, Perambur, Purasawalkam - 600 007.

2. Jacob David Daniel Jesudass, No.S1, 2nd Floor, F-block, Amaraas Haque Residency, CBI Police Colony, Tambaram - 600 100.

3. Rishikhaa.B, No.17/35, Sivaraman Salai, Tiruvallikkeni, Chennai - 600 005.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police C2, Elephant Gate Police Station, Chennai - 600 001.

..Respondent(s) Prayer in W.P. Crl.No.159 of 2026 : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent not to harass the petitioners by interfering in civil disputes within a stipulated time as may be prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.K.Venkatasubban for M/s.Saravabhauman Associates For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.M.D. Muhilan, Additional Public Prosecutor Order The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent police not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry. 2.The case of the petitioners is that under the pretext of conducting an enquiry in connection with the existing civil dispute with one Mahiban, the respondent Police are unnecessarily harassing them. 3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given against the petitioners, the respondent Police are conducting an enquiry and that the petitioners were called only for enquiry and were not harassed during the enquiry.

4.Such being the position, it is for the Investigating Agency to issue appropriate notice to the petitioners under Section 35(3) of BNSS for enquiry and on receipt of such notice, the petitioners shall appear for enquiry and co-operate in the investigation. It is made clear that the petitioners shall not be

harassed during the course of enquiry. If any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent Police shall register a First Information Report and proceed in accordance with Law.

5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 29-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MPS To The Inspector of Police, C2, Elephant Gate Police Station, Chennai - 600 001.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J.

MPS W.P. Crl.No.159 of 2026 and W.P.M.P. Crl. No. 48 of 2026 29-01-2026 (2/2)