M.Sundar v. The State of Tamilnadu, rep by The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Anti-harassment petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 before the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; petitioner M. Sundar vs Thanjavur district police (Superintendent of Police; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Papanasam Sub Division; Inspector of Police, Kabisthalam Police Station); direction sought against harassment under the guise of enquiry; Court directs issuance of summons under Section 179 of BNSS, 2023 before insisting on appearance; background F.I.R Crime No. 271 of 2026 (24.05.2026) under Section 303 of BNS, 2023 and 21(4) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957; CSR No.0388 of 2026 (27.06.2026) sand-theft complaint from Director of Mines and Minerals; disposed of on 21.07.2026.
What did the court decide?
Direction that the respondents issue an appropriate summon to the petitioner under Section 179 of BNSS, 2023 in case they insist for his appearance before the concerned police station.