Sethuraman v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. By

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.4994 of 2026 Sethuraman

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By its, The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District. ...Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the second respondent Police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry without following due process of law. For Petitioners : Mr.S.Sundarapandian For Respondent : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The present petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent Police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry without following due process of law.

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2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents Police brought to the notice of this Court that a complaint has been received against the petitioner on 02.02.2026 from one Banumathi alleging job racketeering . Therefore, they are conducting enquiry. 3.In view of the above said facts, the second respondent Police is directed to complete the enquiry within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands closed. 10.03.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No vsg 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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