Richard John v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 21/05/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Richard John ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Commissioner of Police, Trichy City.

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Thillai Nagar Range, Trichy City.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thillai Nagar Police Station, Trichy City.

... Respondents PRAYER :- To direct the 3rd respondent Not to Harass the petitioner by the way of interfering with the lawful day to day activities of the petitioner's Ayurvedic Massage center, namely, Agathiyar Ayurvedic Massage Center at D No.C-73, 4th Cross Street, Thillai 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthiah Poosari M/s.Tamil Law Firm, For Respondent : Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The present petition has been filed seeking direction as against the respondents police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.

2. It can be seen from the records, the petitioner is running an Ayurvedic Spa and according to him, the police officials are harassing him from performing his day-to-day activities.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents submits that as on today, there is no complaint as against the petitioner's spa. In case they receive any complaint, they will follow the provisions under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.

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4. Recording the same, this petition is disposed of. 21.05.2026 APD TO

1. The Commissioner of Police, Trichy City.

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Thillai Nagar Range, Trichy City.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thillai Nagar Police Station, Trichy City.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J apd

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.9698 of 2026 Date : 21/05/2026 4/4