Nondichamy @ Samy, v. the State of Tamilnadu Rep.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The Court directed the petitioner to participate in a pending administrative enquiry and stipulated that he shall not be harassed. The Court clarified that this order does not prevent the registration of an FIR if a cognizable offence is established during the enquiry.
What did the court decide?
Directed the petitioner to participate in the enquiry without harassment; clarified that an FIR can still be registered if a cognizable offence is established.