Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2954/2026disposed of

K.Arunachalam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By

2026-06-04Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 04/06/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI K.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep, By, the Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City.

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Inspector of Police, City Crime Branch, Tirunelveli City.

4. M.R.Palraj ... Respondents PRAYER :- To Writ of Mandamus by directing the 3rd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of holding an enquiry. For Petitioner : Mr. Anand R., Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue Writ of Mandamus by directing the third respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of holding an enquiry.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that at the instance of the 4th respondent, the 3rd respondent police is subjecting the petitioner to harassment. Seeking indulgence of this Court, this petition is filed.

3. The learned Government Advocate, on instruction, submitted that enquiry is pending in this regard.

4. Heard either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5. The third respondent is directed to put the petitioner as well as the fourth respondent on notice under Section 64 BNSS and conclude the enquiry within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy 2/4

of this order. However, it is made clear that in the name of conducting enquiry, the petitioner should not be harassed unnecessarily by the 3rd respondent. He should be required to appear before the respondent police only on issuance of summons.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 04.06.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no pnn To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City. 2.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, District Crime Branch, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, City Crime Branch, Tirunelveli City. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J pnn

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.2954 of 2026 Date : 04/06/2026 4/4