M.Sudhakar v. The Commissioner, Madurai City,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.05.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2802 of 2026 M.Sudhakar

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Commissioner, Madurai City, Azhagar Kovil Road K. Puthur Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police Jaihindpuram, Madurai.

3.Jeganatha ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to take necessary action upon the representation dated 12.05.2026 wherein seeking not to harass the 2nd respondent in the name of enquiry in the civil dispute. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Venkatesan For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.S.Manoj Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the first respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the third respondent has launched a complaint as against the petitioner on 10.02.2026, touching upon the garment business run by them jointly. He further submits that after enquiry, they have agreed that they will settle the money transaction. 3.The aforesaid submissions will make it clear that the dispute relates to the business and money transactions and therefore, the second respondent has no jurisdiction whatsoever to conduct an enquiry. 4.In view of the aforesaid facts, there shall be a direction to the second respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 5.The Writ Petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs. NCC : Yes/No 21.05.2026 Index : Yes/No 2/4

To 1.The Commissioner, Madurai City, Azhagar Kovil Road K. Puthur Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police Jaihindpuram, Madurai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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