Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/7021/2023disposed of

Srinivasan v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-04-18Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI Crl.O.P.(MD) No.7021 of 2023 1.Srinivasan 2.Natarajan 3.Dhanalakshmi 4.Gayathri ... Petitioners/Aggrieved persons Vs.

1.The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Fort, Tiruchirappalli.

... 1st respondent/complainant 2.Logeshwari@Lakshmi ... 2nd Respondent/ defacto complainant PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the first respondent not to harass the petitioners in the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioners : Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)for R1 1/4

O RDER This petition is filed to direct the first respondent not to harass the petitioners in the guise of enquiry.

2. On the side of the petitioners, it is stated that the petitioner already applied the anticipatory order from this Court, even then without registering an F.I.R, the police are issuing for enquiry under Section 160 Cr.P.C., which is illegal and prayed a direction to the respondent police not to harass the petitioner.

3. On the side of the prosecution, it is stated that only for enquiry a summon was issued to the petitioner and there is no intention of any harassment.

4. It is seen that the respondent has issued a summon under Section 160 of Cr.P.C, but, sofar no F.I.R was registered against the petitioner. The petitioner has already obtained anticipatory bail order. In the above circumstances, there is no scope for harassment by the police, even then an order not to physically harass the petitioner is granted. But, 2/4

the petitioners are hereby directed to co-operate for the enquiry as and when required by the police.

5. With the above direction, this Petition is disposed of. NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No 18.04.2023 Internet : Yes/No Ls To

1. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Fort, Tiruchirappalli.

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

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R.THARANI. J.

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