S.Devasagayam v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), CRL OP(MD) No.2926 of 2026, S.Devasagayam v. State of Tamilnadu (SP Ramanathapuram; ASP Rameswaram; Inspector, Thangachimadam PS) — S.528 BNSS 2023 petition seeking direction 'not to harass'; petitioner alleged to be Customs Department informant facing show cause notice under S.140 BNSS (equated with S.110 Cr.P.C.) issued by Executive Magistrate on police request re alleged smuggling; summons under S.110 Cr.P.C. not yet received; disposed with directions: answer summons per law, appear before Executive Magistrate if reasons stated, re-approach High Court if summons lacks details; L. Victoria Gowri J., 12.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
The petition was disposed of with the above directions rather than a restraining order against the police: the petitioner may deal with the summons according to law if served; he may appear before the Executive Magistrate and answer the show cause notice explaining his innocence if the Section 140 BNSS summons clearly states its reasons; and he may approach this Court again if the summons is issued without furnishing any details.