Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22803/2021disposed of

Jegan. N v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-01-31Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.22803 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD).No.22803 of 2021 N.Jegan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Alli Nagaram Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents 1 and 2 from interfering with peaceful conduct of business at "Nirmalaya Health SPA and Ayurvatic SPA" 307/1A1, Sukkuvadanpatti, Thendral Nagar, Theni District. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Micheal Sebastin For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

2. The petitioner alleges harassment at the hands of the respondent Police. The petitioner states that he is running an Ayurvedic SPA in the petition mentioned address. The petitioner has obtained licence and has employed qualified therapists. In similar cases, the principal seat issued a number of orders forbearing the police authorities from conducting any raid or interfering with the business carried on by the petitioners on routine basis without any justification.

3. So long as the petitioner does not indulge in any illegal or unlawful activity, the respondents shall not interfere with the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD).No.22803 of 2021 petitioner's running of the petition mentioned business. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sn 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, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alli Nagaram Police Station, Theni District.

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

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