S.Radha v. State Rep. by
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What is this about?
Petitioner challenged police inaction regarding a complaint about unpaid gym dues. Court held allegations were civil and dismissed the petition.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.06.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH
CRL.OP.No.12652 of 2016
S.Radha ... Petitioner
Vs
State rep by
The Inspector of Police,
R-4, Pondy Bazaar Police Station,
T.Nagar, Chennai. ... Respondent
Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., praying to direct the respondent to register the petitioner's complaint dated 07.04.2016.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.M.Samsunihar
For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias,
Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This petition has been filed to direct the respondent to register the petitioner's complaint dated 07.04.2016.
- Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner; learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent and perused the materials placed on record.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether this Court can issue a positive direction to the police to register a complaint as a cognizable offence when the allegations appear civil in nature.
Whether the complaint about non-return of money invested in a gym can be given criminal colour.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Radha
- respondent
State
Coram
P.N. Prakash
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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