Thangathai v. The State Of Tamilnadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 12/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN CRL OP(MD)No.19468 of 2025 Thangathai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi.

2.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District.

3.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

4.Senthilkumar ... Respondents PRAYER :- This petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the third respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry regarding civil dispute.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Balasubramanian For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the third respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry.

2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that on the complaint given by one Senthilkumar, who is fourth respondent herein, an enquiry is pending and the same would be completed within a period of two weeks.

3. In view of the aforesaid submission, the third respondent is directed to complete the enquiry within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is needless to say that the petitioner cannot be harassed in the guise of enquiry. The respondents police may issue summons, if the petitioner's appearance is required. 2/4

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

12.11.2025 Indu To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

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SUNDER MOHAN., J Indu CRL OP(MD) No.19468 of 2025 Date : 12/11/2025 4/4