Nagapandi v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Crl.O.P.(MD) No.12697 of 2023 1.Nagapandi 2.Lavanya ... Petitioners Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Chinnalapatti Police Station, Dindigul.

..Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioners and his family members by compelling the petitioners to undergo the demands of the second respondent.

For Petitioners : Mr.P.Manikandan For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate Crl.Side) O RDER This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 not to harass the petitioners. 1/3

2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have sent a message to the social platform making a comment in respect of a political meeting. The police have advised the petitioners not to repeat such things and ultimately, a case has also been registered against the petitioners in Crime No.102 of 2023 for the offence under Section 153 of I.P.C. Since the criminal case has already been registered against the petitioners, the same cannot be considered. However, during the course of investigation, the respondent Police are directed to follow the procedure and not to harass the petitioners.

3. In view of the above, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

14.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No tsg To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Chinnalapatti Police Station, Dindigul.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN. J.

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