Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/6343/2018dismissed

Essakipandi, v. The Deputy Superintendent Of

2018-08-23Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.08.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6343 of 2018 1.Essakipandi 2.Mookandi 3.Arumuganainar 4.Sankar ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivaikundam Division, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Seithunganallur Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Seraikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Srivaikundam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

...Respondents

Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondents 2 to 4 not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry and consequently, direct the first respondent to take appropriate action against the respondents 2 to 4 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2018.

For Petitioners : Mr.K.Jegan For Respondents : Ms.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, G.A.

(Crl.side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 to 4 not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry and consequently, direct the first respondent to take appropriate action against the respondents 2 to 4 by considering his representation dated 10.04.2018.

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2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondents Police.

3. Perused the materials placed on record.

4. When the matter is taken up for hearing the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) reports that the petitioners are arrayed as accused in Crime No.28 of 2018 and investigation is pending.

5.Under such circumstances, once the regular FIR has been registered, the question of "Not to harass" will not arise. Any direction issued by this Court at this stage will amount to interfering with the investigation conducted by the respondent police.

6.Hence, the Criminal Original petition is dismissed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivaikundam Division, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Seithunganallur Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Seraikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Srivaikundam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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

GNS TE/SKN/SAR-3 : 19/09/2018 : 2P/6C Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6343 of 2018 23.08.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/