Chandramohan v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 12/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI Chandramohan, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District, Kanniyakumari..

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, Kanniyakumari District.. ... Respondents PRAYER :-To direct the 2nd Respondent Police not to harass the petitioner by way of threatening the petitioner as they are preferred to initiate the 110 CR.P.C as against the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arun Prasad For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/5

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present petition seeking a direction to the second respondent not to harass him.

2. The petitioner is an auto driver, having a handicapped wife and two children. He is in no way connected with any criminal activity and is a man of clean record without any previous criminal antecedents.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the petitioner is a history-sheeter. Though he claims that he is trying to lead a peaceful life along with his family members, it is the responsibility of the second respondent police to monitor his activities and there was no harassment by the respondent police.

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

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(a) If any complaint is received against the petitioner, the respondent-police shall issue written summons/notice under Section 62 Crl.P.C.,/ 64 BNSS, 2023, 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.

5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of and the petitioner is advised to lead a decent life without interfering or indulging in any criminal activities in the future. 12.02.2026 TTA 3/5

TO

1. The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District, Kanniyakumari..

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, Kanniyakumari District..

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L. VICTORIA GOWRI,J TTA

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.2875 of 2026 Date : 12/02/2026 5/5