Madras High Court
CRL OP/29711/2026 of A.Ashok Kumar Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police on 14 October 2026
CRL OP No. 29711 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
CRL OP No. 29711 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012196912026}
A.Ashok Kumar
..Petitioner
Vs
The State Rep By,
The Inspector of Police
Kullanchavadi Police Station,
Cuddalore.
..Respondent
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner under guise of enquiry without due process of law.
For Petitioner:
Mr. S.Arokia Mani Raj
For Respondent:
Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar,
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the respondent police harassed the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
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3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police submits that based on the complaint lodged by the defacto complainant, an enquiry was conducted and an FIR was registered in Crime No.210 of 2025, in which the petitioner has been arrayed as an accused. He further submitted that since the FIR is pending against the petitioner, there is no scope for this Court to entertain the petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, under the caption "Not to harass".
4. Heard the learned Counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record.
5. 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. Hence, this Criminal Original petition is dismissed. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP
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To
1. The Inspector of Police Kullanchavadi Police Station, Cuddalore.
2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. LPP CRL OP No. 29711 of 2026 14-10-2026
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