Krishnamoorthy v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court disposed of a Criminal Original Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. filed by a jewellery shop owner against police officers. The petitioner sought a stay on police harassment during a civil rental dispute. The Court noted the civil nature of the conflict and directed the Law Enforcing Authority not to intervene.
What did the court decide?
The Petition is closed with a direction to the Law Enforcing Authority not to involve itself in the civil dispute.
What the court decided
Crl.O.P.(MD).No.15976 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATE: 20.02.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN
Crl.O.P(MD).No.15976 of 2023
Krishnamoorthy ... Petitioner
Vs.
- The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Theni-Madurai Road, Theni District.
- The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Andipatti Police Division, Andipatti, Theni District.
- The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikkundu Police Station, Theni District.
- Saravanan
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the police should be directed not to involve themselves in a civil dispute over a rental property under the guise of an enquiry.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Krishnamoorthy
- respondent
Superintendent of Police
- respondent
Deputy Superintendent of Police
- respondent
Inspector of Police
- respondent
Saravanan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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