Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/18721/2024disposed of

S.Mariyammal v. State Of Tamilnadu

2024-10-29Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.10.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR S.Mariyammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State of Tamilnadu rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar Division, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruthangal Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3.Pandeeshwaran ... Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 not to harass the petitioner and her family members in the guise of enquiry.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Manikandan For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 528 B.N.S.S., seeking orders to direct the respondents 1 and 2 not to harass the petitioner and her family members in the guise of enquiry.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that on the basis of the complaint given by the third respondent before the concerned Superintendent of Police and the same was referred to the second respondent, enquiry is pending in current paper.

3. Taking into account the overall facts and circumstances, the following directions are issued:- "(a) The second respondent will issue written summons to the petitioner and to the private respondent for causing their appearance before him for enquiry. There is no question of orally summoning the parties to the police station.

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(b) The second respondent will conclude the enquiry within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) If at the end of the enquiry, cognizable offence is made out and the second respondent proposes to register any FIR, the petitioner will be given notice of the same so that the petitioner will have breathing time to move the concerned Court for the relief of anticipatory bail."

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

29.10.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No csm To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar Division, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruthangal Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

csm Order made in Dated: 29.10.2024 4/4