Muthulakshmi v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep By The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Muthulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by its The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Vadamadurai, Dindiugl District.

3.Boomiraja ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the 2nd respondent not to interfere with the civil dispute on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 20.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Crl.Side) 1/5

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent not to interfere with the civil dispute on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 20.01.2026.

2. On the complaint lodged by the 3rd respondent, the petitioner is subjected to harassment, who is a senior citizen. Therefore, this petition.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submits that as on date, no complaint is received against the petitioner herein.

4. Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5. To allay the petitioner's apprehensions and to ensure fairness, the following directions are issued:

(a) If any complaint is received against the petitioner, the respondent-police shall issue written summons/notice 2/5

under Section 62 Cr.P.C / 64 BNSS, specifying the date, time, and purpose of enquiry. Oral or informal summons are prohibited.

(b) The enquiry, if undertaken, shall be completed within two weeks from the date of the petitioner's appearance. (c) If the police, upon enquiry, conclude that a cognizable offence is made out and propose to register an FIR, the petitioner shall be given prior written notice, enabling him to seek legal remedies including anticipatory bail. (d) If the dispute is found to be civil in nature, the complaint shall be closed forthwith, without any coercive or intimidatory action.

6. With these directions, this Direction Petition stands disposed of.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Vadamadurai, Dindiugl District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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