Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/13593/2020dismissed

Tmt.Gracy v. The Superintendent Of Police

2020-12-08Honourable Mrs Justice J. Nisha Banu2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13593 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.12.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13593 of 2020 Gracy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police,Kodaikanal Police Station, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

3.Manoharan ... Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner and her family members on the guise of enquiry and not to interfere in the civil dispute of the petitioner.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Thambidurai For R1 & R2 :

Mr.V.Neelakandan, Additional Public Prosecutor.

ORDER

This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner and her family members on the guise of the enquiry and not to interfere in the civil dispute of the petitioner.

2.Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the first and second respondents, on instructions, would submit that based on the complaint given by the third respondent, the second respondent police has registered a case in crime No.1508 of 2020 for the offence punishable under Sections 294(b) and 506(i) IPC. 3.In view of the above, question of 'not to harass' does not arise. If any direction is issued by this Court, at this stage, it will amount to interference in investigation. The petitioner is at liberty to seek her remedy before the appropriate forum. Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13593 of 2020 NOTE: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.

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

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.13593 of 2020 08.12.2020 gns SSS(CO) AP(21/12/2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2