CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 R.Sakkarapani S/o. Ramasamy, No.16, Sedankuttai Street, Kaveripakkam, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police Roshanai Police Station, Roshanai, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This criminal original petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS to direct the respondent not harass the petitioner without following the procedure as contemplated under Section 35 of BNSS Act and render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Mani For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Amarnath Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the respondent not to harass the petitioner. 2. It is seen that there is a property dispute with one Velu and it is a purely civil dispute between the petitioner and Velu. Under the guise of enquiry, the respondent police called and forced the petitioner to appear for enquiry before the respondent police. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police on instructions submitted that one Velu lodged a complaint and based on that complaint, CSR No.264 of 2026 was assigned on 16.05.2026. It is further submitted that the petitioner was called only for enquiry and was not harassed. 4.Considering that the dispute is civil in nature and that the petitioner is a senior citizen aged about 73 years, the respondent police is directed not to summon him without any material. If his presence is absolutely necessary, the respondent police shall summon the petitioner. The enquiry in CSR No.150 of 2026 will be completed within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.In view of the above, this criminal original petition is disposed of. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sms https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Inspector of Police Roshanai Police Station, Roshanai, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. sms CRL OP No. 13770 of 2026 03-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis