The petitioner challenged police summons related to a job racket complaint. The court directed the police to complete the enquiry within two weeks of the petitioner appearing before them and disposed of the petition.
Direction to complete enquiry within two weeks of petitioner appearing before the police.
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Crl.O.P.(MD).No.5899 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 25.03.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
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Sethuraman ...Petitioner
Vs
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the second respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry without following the due process of law.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sundarapandian For Respondents : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl Side)
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ORDER
The present Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction as against the second respondent police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry.
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stands disposed of.
25.03.2026
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the police can harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry without following due process of law?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sethuraman
State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District
State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District
R.VIJAYAKUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
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