D.John Susai v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep.by
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL OP(MD) No.19596 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 12/11/2025 by Sunder Mohan, J. Petitioner D.John Susai v. State of Tamil Nadu (Superintendent of Police, Theni), Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Crime Branch, Theni District, and M.Pandian. Filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 seeking protection from harassment in the guise of enquiry into a complaint by the third respondent. Held: enquiry to be completed within two weeks; petitioner cannot be harassed in the guise of enquiry; police may issue summons if appearance required. Petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to complete the enquiry within two weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; the petitioner cannot be harassed in the guise of enquiry; police may issue summons if the petitioner's appearance is required.