CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 P. Naresh Giri ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madhavaram Range, Chennai. 2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madhavaram Range, Chennai. 3. The Inspector of Police Crime Branch, M-2 Police Station, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -600060. 4. Poongothai ..Respondent(s) To direct the respondents, particularly the 3rd respondent police, not to harass the petitioner in connection with the above said civil dispute For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Baskaran, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) For R1,R2, R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has ben filed seeking a direction to the respondents, particularly the 3rd respondent Police, not to harass the petitioner in connection with a civil dispute. 2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that that there exists a civil dispute between the petitioner and the fourth respondent. Based on the complaint of the fourth respondent, CSR.No.101 of 2026 was registered. Both parties were enquired and it was found that dispute pertains to a civil issue concerning an extent of 960 sq.ft. It was further submitted that the matter has been referred to the Assistant Public Prosecutor for opinion. After obtaining such opinion, appropriate steps will be taken. 3. Considering the above submissions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to appear before the respondent police if required. However, it is made clear that, if the presence of the petitioner is required, the respondent Police shall issue necessary summons in accordance with law. 27-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PVS https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhavaram Range, Chennai 2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Madhavaram Range, Chennai 3. The Inspector of Police Crime Branch, M-2 Police Station, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -600060 4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. PVS CRL OP No. 10456 of 2026 27-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis