Santhosh Kumar, v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Commissioner Of Police, Trichy,

CRL OP(MD) NO. 22422 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI CRL OP(MD) NO. 22422 of 2025 Santhosh Kumar, Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Commissioner of Police, O/o. Commissioner of Police Trichy City.

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector of Police Awps-Srirangam Trichy.

3. Sathya Priya Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Yasar Arafath For Respondent 1 & 2:

Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Criminal Side) Prayer:

C-41D. To DIRECT directing the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry based on the petitioners representation dt. 29.11.2025 and pass any further order or orders as this Honourable Court.

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ORDER

Today the matter came up for hearing under the caption "for being mentioned".

2. Paragraph No. 6 (a) has to be altered as follows: "(a) If any complaint is received against the petitioners, the respondent-police shall issue written summons/notice under Section 62 Cr.P.C., 1973 / 64 BNSS, 2023, specifying the date, time, and purpose of enquiry. Oral or informal summons are prohibited."

3. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary corrections and issue fresh order copy. 25-02-2026 Sml https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis