Vinothkumar v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.10.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Vinothkumar ... Petitioner vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep by, The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

3. Radhika ... Respondents Prayer:- Petition filed under Section 482 of Code of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry except through due process of law.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.A.Uthaiya Kumar 1/4

ORDER

This petition is filed to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry.

2. When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) would submit that the third respondent has given a complaint in which a preliminary inquiry is being conducted. Only for the inquiry, the petitioner's presence is necessary. 3.In view of the grievance made out by the petitioner, the petitioner shall present for the inquiry on such date as may be prescribed by the respondent, and the respondent shall complete the inquiry as expeditiously as possible in accordance with law.

4. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

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To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kenikarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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