Nagaraj v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. By

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.12668 of 2026 Nagaraj ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep., By, the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District..

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Chokkampatti Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the respondent nos. 1 to 3, to not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry in connection with the dispute involving the JCB Vehicle. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Counsel for State of TN(Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

The present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a direction to the respondent not to harass him under the guise of enquiry.

2. The learned Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent on instructions submits that the petitioner is not an accused and the missing JCB vehicle has been recovered by the 3rd respondent. 3.Considering the aforesaid facts, there shall be a direction to the respondents not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 4.With the above said observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands allowed.

29.06.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM 2/4

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District..

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Chokkampatti Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.12668 of 2026 29.06.2026 4/4