Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/12213/2023disposed of

Manokaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-07-06Honourable Dr Justice D.Nagarjun4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:06.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Manokaran ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, O/o. the Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Dindigul District.

3.Chelladurai

...Respondents

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying, to direct the second respondent to not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Manoj Kumar For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This petition is filed seeking for a direction to the second respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. According to the petitioner, the respondent filed a complaint before the second respondent police in respect of a dispute between the petitioner and the respondent No.3 in respect of money transfer.

2. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submits that on the representation of the third respondent, police have issued notice to the petitioner, however, without appearing before the police, the petitioner has approached this Court. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) further submits that in case, if the dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent turned out to be a civil dispute, they will certainly advice the parties accordingly.

3. Therefore, the petitioner is hereby directed to appear before the police and on such appearance, the respondent police are directed to dispose of the representation dated 28.06.2023 within a period of two weeks thereafter. 2/4

4. The Criminal Original Petition, is therefore, disposed of. 06.07.2023 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tsg To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, O/o. the Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

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