The petitioner sought a direction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent the police from harassing him regarding a civil dispute. The Government Advocate submitted that the relevant complaint was conducted and closed by the Sub Inspector, leaving nothing for adjudication. The court dismissed the petition.
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Crl.OP(MD)No.4274 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23.03.2021
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA
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Subburaj ...Petitioner
vs.
2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatti Police Station,
Theni District.
3.Varadharajan,
Sub Inspector of Police,
Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District 4.T.Venkatasubramaniyam ...Respondents
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the third respondent not to interfere in the civil dispute between the petitioner and the fourth respondent and also not to harass the petitioner and his family members under the guise of an enquiry.
For Petitioner :Mr.R.Murugan For R1 and R2 :Mr.A.Robinson, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
O R D E R
The present petition is filed by the petitioner under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, praying to direct the third respondent not to harass him and his family members under the guise of an enquiry.
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To:
1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.
2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatti Police Station, Theni District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor,
Palanichettipatti Police Station, Theni District.
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KV (13.05.2021) P 4C
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to direct the third respondent not to interfere in the civil dispute or harass the petitioner under the guise of an enquiry.
Whether the complaint lodged against the petitioner has been disregarded by the Sub Inspector of Police warranting an adjudication in this matter.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Subburaj
The Superintendent of Police, Theni District
The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatti Police Station
Varadharajan
T. Venkatasubramaniyam
R. Hemalatha
As recorded by the court registry
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