Madras High Court
CRL OP(MD)/23668/2026 of P.Gengadevi Vs The State of Tamilnadu, rep on 16 October 2026
CRL OP(MD) No. 23668 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CRL OP(MD) No. 23668 of 2026
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P.Gengadevi
128/5,
T. Perungudi,
Rice Mill Back Side,
Thirumohur Post,
Othakadai,
Madurai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu, rep by The
Superintendent of Police
Madurai District.
Madurai.
2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By
Inspector Of Police,
Othakadai Police Station,
Madurai District.
3. Radha
Mangammal Salai,
Rice Mill Back Side,
T. Perungudi,
Thirumohur,
Othakadai,
Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
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PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to Direct the 2nd Respondent herein NOT TO HARASS the Petitioner and her family members under the guise of enquiry on the Complaint lodged by Radha/3rd Respondent herein and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s.C.Suresh Kannan
For Respondent(s):
M/S.B.Arun,
Government Advocate (CRL. SIDE)
For R1 & R2
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ORDER
The present petition has been filed seeking a direction as against the second respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner was summoned by the second respondent police on the complaint lodged by the third respondent and was compelled to give an undertaking on stamp paper stating that he would repay the money. The petitioner further submits that the police have been continuously harassing him in connection with a money dispute.
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3. According to the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent, the complaint dated 10.10.2026 was closed on 11.10.2026 on the ground that the dispute was civil in nature and related to a monetary transaction. It was further submitted that the petitioner would not be called for any further enquiry, as the complaint had already been closed. The closure report has also been placed before this Court.
4. In such view of the matter, there shall be a direction as against the 1st and 2nd respondents, not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
5. With the said observations, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gvn
CRL OP(MD) No. 23668 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. gvn To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. CRL OP(MD) No. 23668 of 2026 16-10-2026