Gurujwada Elia Siman, v. The State of Telangana
Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus against police harassment
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana High Court (Hyderabad) writ petition, WP.No.19734 of 2025, decided 10-07-2025 by Justice K. Lakshman, against alleged police harassment by the S.H.O/Sub-Inspector, Kondapur Police Station, Sangareddy District, who repeatedly called the petitioner to the police station at the instance of private respondents to settle civil disputes relating to a land sale (Ac.0.18 guntas, Sy.Nos.447/E and 448/A, Malkapur Village; Rs.1.06 lakhs sale consideration). Court noted Crime No.119 of 2024 dated 20.12.2024 under Sections 406 and 420 IPC and notice under Section 35(3) BNSS 2023; disposed of the petition directing police not to harass the petitioner and the Investigating Officer to investigate strictly according to law; no costs. Keywords: police harassment, writ of mandamus, Article 21, Section 35(3) BNSS 2023, notice to accused, cheating, criminal breach of trust, civil dispute, investigation according to law.