Kumar v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
Kumar v. State of Tamilnadu, Crl.O.P.(MD) No.14828 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 25.10.2025 by Sunder Mohan, J. Petition under Section 528 of BNSS seeking direction to Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil and Inspector of Police, Kaliakaavizhai Police Station (Kanniyakumari District) to provide police protection on the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025. Third respondent: Joseph, Bank Manager, Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank, Padanthalumoodu Branch. Court noted non-appearance of petitioner and third respondent at prior enquiry and disposed of the petition directing appearance before the second respondent for enquiry on 31.10.2025 and appropriate action in accordance with law. Advocates: Mrs.Geetha.C. for petitioner; Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram, Additional Public Prosecutor for R1–R2.
What did the court decide?
The criminal original petition was disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to appear before the second respondent (Inspector of Police, Kaliakaavizhai Police Station) for enquiry on 31.10.2025; the second respondent was directed to conduct the enquiry and take appropriate action in accordance with law. Direct police protection was not granted.