S.Perumal, v. the Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court disposed of a Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 CrPC. The court directed the police inspector to conduct an inquiry into a complaint without harassing the petitioner and stated that a case should only be registered if a cognizable offence is revealed.
What did the court decide?
The second respondent is directed to enquire the complaint; if a cognizable offence is revealed, to register a case; petitioner not to be harassed during enquiry.