Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/22160/2025disposed of

Devi v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2025-12-03Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Crl.O.P.(MD).No.22160 of 2025 Devi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep.By The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The State rep. By, the Inspector of Police, Nachiyarpuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

(Cr.No.582 of 2025) 3.Balasubramanian ... Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner and her family members in the guise of enquiry, by considering the representation dated 27.11.2025.

For Petitioners : Mr.M.Vivek Kumar For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner and her family members in the guise of enquiry, by considering the representation dated 27.11.2025.

2. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there is a civil dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent. He further submitted that the third respondent filed a complaint, leading to a summons for enquiry at the second respondent police Station. Despite the dispute being civil in nature, the first and second respondent police are allegedly pressuring the petitioner to appear, causing harassment.

4. However, the learned Government Advocate, Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar (Crl.side) on instructions, submitted that already an enquiry has 2/4

been conducted in this matter and the petition was closed with respect to the civil dispute between the parties.

5. Recording the same, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. However, the 2nd respondent is directed not to harass the petitioner under the guise of further enquiry and meddle with the civil dispute. 03.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No vsg To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The State rep. By, the Inspector of Police, Nachiyarpuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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