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Gajendran v. the State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC6 Mar 2026CRL OP(MD)/4600/2026

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What is this about?

Gajendran v. Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District; Crl.OP.(MD)No.4600 of 2026; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; Justice R. Vijayakumar; decided 06.03.2026; Section 528 BNSS Act 2023; direction sought restraining Inspector of Police, Dindigul North Police Station from harassing petitioner under guise of enquiry; petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026; petitioner's son is accused, petitioner not an accused; Government Advocate A. Albert James; petition closed recording police submission; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Petition closed on recording the respondents' submission that the petitioner, not being an accused, would not be called for any enquiry; no costs awarded. ¶24

Gajendran Vs the State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Superintendent of Police — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Crl.OP(MD).No.4600 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 06.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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Crl.OP.(MD)No.4600 of 2026

Gajendran

...Petitioner

The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

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The Inspector of Police, Dindigul North Police Station, Dindigul District.

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...Respondents

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PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, 2023, to direct the 2^nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026.

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For Petitioner : M/s.M.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate(crl.side)

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ORDER

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The present Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction

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as against the 2^nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026.

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Crl.OP(MD).No.4600 of 2026

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The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the

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The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the

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respondents brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner's son is an accused and that they had gone to the petitioner's house to enquire about the same. He further submitted that the petitioner herein is not an accused and therefore, he would not be called for any enquiry.

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