Madras High Court
CRL OP/29173/2023 of S.MANIKANDAN Vs SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE on 29 December 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED :
Crl.O.P.No.29173 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.12.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.DHANABAL
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S.Manikandan ...Petitioner
Vs.
State Rep. by
1. The Superintendent of POlice, District Police Office, Mayiladuthurai District. District Police Office, Mayiladuthurai District.
2.Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District. Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Sirkazhi Police Station, Mayiladuthurai District....Respondents Sirkazhi Police Station, Mayiladuthurai District....Respondents PRAYER:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the 2[nd] respondent police not to harass the petitioner on the guise of enquiry and pass suitable orders.
For Petitioner: Mr.C.MohanrajFor Respondent: Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl.side)
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ORDER
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioner.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing on behalf of the respondent.
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3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) reports that the petitioner is arrayed as accused in Crime No.611 of 2023 and the investigation is pending before the respondents Police.
4. Under such circumstances, once the regular FIR has been registered, the question of “Not to harass” will not arise. Any direction issued by this Court at this stage will amount to interfering with the investigation conducted by the respondent police.
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5. Hence, the Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.
Index: Yes / NoInternet: Yes / Nosk/gvn
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To
1. The Superintendent of POlice, District Police Office, Mayiladuthurai District.
2. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Sirkazhi Police Station, Mayiladuthurai District.
4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. High Court, Madras.
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