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Malarkodi v. The State of Tamilnadu

Madras HC23 Mar 2026CRL OP(MD)/5636/2026

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What is this about?

Malarkodi v. The State of Tamil Nadu and others, Crl.OP.(MD)No.5636 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 23.03.2026 by R.Vijayakumar, J. Filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 seeking direction against second respondent police (Ponmalai Police Station, Trichy) not to harass petitioner on complaint of third respondent G.Nagaraj; civil suit O.S.No.340 of 2025 pending before District Judge, Trichy for declaration of title against petitioner's son; enquiry closed as civil dispute on 25.02.2026; petitioner not to be called further; petition closed without direction.

What did the court decide?

None; no direction issued. The petition was closed recording the State's submission that the enquiry was closed as a civil dispute on 25.02.2026 and the petitioner would not be called further. ¶23

Malarkodi Vs The State of Tamilnadu — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Crl O.P(MD) No.5636 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 23.03.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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Crl.OP.(MD)No.5636 of 2026

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Malarkodi ... Petitioner

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The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented through The Commissioner of Police, C.O.P.Office, TVS Tollgate, Subramaniapuram, Trichy – 20, Trichy District.

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The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented through the Inspector of Police, Ponmalai Police Station, Ponmalai, Trichy, Trichy District.

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G.Nagaraj ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to issue a direction directing the second respondent herein not to harass the petitioner at the instigation of the third respondent herein in light of the petitioner's representation dated 28.02.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sundar For R1 and R2 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl Side)

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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ORDER

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The present petition has been filed seeking a direction as against the second respondent not to harass the petitioner on the complaint lodged by the third respondent herein in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 28.02.2026.

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According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the third respondent has already filed civil suit in O.S.No.340 of 2025 before the learned District Judge, Trichy, as against the son of the petitioner seeking declaration of title and other prayers. Pending civil suit, the third respondent has lodged a complaint before the second respondent police. Based upon the complaint, the petitioner is being harassed.

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The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that the enquiry was conducted and the same was closed as a civil dispute on 25.02.2026 and the petitioner would not be called further.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Crl O.P(MD) No.5636 of 2026

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