Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/21834/2022disposed of

Paldurai v. The Superintendent Of Police

2024-02-15Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Crl.O.P.(MD) No.21834 of 2022 Paldurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Town Police Station, Tenkasi District.

3.Baby Gowsalya ...Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the second respondent Police not to harass the petitioner and his family members in the pretend of petition and enquiry pertaining to the civil dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent in the nature and circumstances of the case.

For petitioner : Mr.R.Rajamohan For R1 and R2 : Mr.S.Manikandan Government Advocate (crl.side) 1/4

O RDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent Police not to harass the petitioner and his family members in the guise of enquiry pertaining to the civil dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials placed on record.

3. It is represented by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 that, on the complaint lodged by the third respondent, against the petitioner herein, petition enquiry is pending.

4. The petitioner is directed to participate in the enquiry and during enquiry, he shall not be harassed. During the course of enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent Police is free to register an FIR and this order shall not be a shield for the petitioner against arrest.

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5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

15.02.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ssb To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Town Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

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M.DHANDAPANI. J.

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