Jeyapaul v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.08.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN 1.Jeyapaul 2.Samuel ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District Crime Branch, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai District Crime Branch, Sivagangai District.

3.Vasunthradevi ..Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, directing the first and second respondents not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry and investigation, on the basis of the petitioners are summoned and also not to threaten them to foist false case. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Karuppiah For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

O RDER This petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. seeking for a direction to the respondent Police not to harass the petitioners under the guise of enquiry on the basis of a complaint given by the unofficial respondent.

2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioners that on a false complaint given by respondent No.3, the Police have been harassing the petitioners, asking them to appear before the respondent Police, even though, they appeared before the Police many times. Therefore, sought for suitable directions.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submits that the representation of the third respondent has been received as a current paper as it has been forwarded from the higher authorities, during the course of enquiry, summons have been issued to the petitioners to appear and the petitioners are not cooperating with the enquiry. It is submitted that, within a short time, the respondent Police would complete the enquiry in the complaint given by the third respondent.

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4. Considering the submissions made by both sides and on perusal of records, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of, directing the respondent Police to complete the enquiry as quickly as possible not later than two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by following due process of law. 28.08.2023 Speaking : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No tsg To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District Crime Branch, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai District Crime Branch, Sivagangai District.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN. J.

tsg Crl.O.P.(MD)No.14978 of 2023 28.08.2023 4/4