Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/4005/2023disposed of

V.Birntha Devi v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-03-03Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.03.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR 1.V.Birntha Devi 2.T.Vadamalaimuthu ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Bodinayakanur Taluk Police Station, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

(Crime No.75 of 2023) 4.Nanthini ... Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the first respondent to instruct the third respondent herein not to harass the petitioner on the guise of enquiry in pursuance of the complaint lodged by the fourth respondent. 1/4

For Petitioners : Mr.C.Senthil Murugan For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.S.Madhavan, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking orders, to direct the first respondent to instruct the third respondent herein not to harass the petitioners on the guise of enquiry in pursuance of the complaint lodged by the fourth respondent.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the State would submit on the basis of the complaint given by the third respondent, C.S.R.No.682 of 20222 came to be registered and that in pursuance of the summons issued, the first petitioner has appeared and also given a letter stating that she was ready to pay the amount.

3. Whatever it is, the third respondent is directed to enquire into the complaint by following the dictum laid down in the case of Lalita Kumari Vs. Government of Uttar Pradesh and Others reported in 2/4

(2014) 2 SCC 1 and pass orders in accordance with law within a period of one week from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

03.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No das To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Bodinayakanur Taluk Police Station, Bodinayakanur, Theni District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

das Order made in Dated: 03.03.2023 4/4