Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/5767/2022disposed of

Abdul Jabar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2024-02-06Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Abdul Jabar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ponnamaravathi Town Police Station, Pudukottai District.

3.J.Shakela Banu ... 1st Respondent/Complainant PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arul Jenifer For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Manikandan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This petition has been filed to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner and his family members, under the guise of enquiry, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 24.03.2022. 1/4

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials placed on record.

3. It is represented by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 that, on the complaint lodged by the third respondent, who is the daughter-in-law of the petitioner, against the petitioner herein, petition enquiry is pending.

4. The petitioner is directed to participate in the enquiry and during enquiry, he shall not be harassed. During the course of enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent Police is free to register an FIR and this order shall not be a shield for the petitioner against arrest.

5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Index : Yes/No 06.02.2024 Internet : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No dss 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ponnamaravathi Town Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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