CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 T. Prabavathi W/o.Late.M.Subramaniyan, No.955, Balaji Nagar, Govindhapuram Village, Athur Road, Thuraiyur, Trichy District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District. 2. The Inspector Of Police Erumappatti Police Station, Namakkal District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This criminal original petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of conducting enquiry and pass such any or other orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances case. For Petitioner(s): Ms.K.Vijayalakshmi for M/S.Dass And Viswa Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Amarnath Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) For R1 And R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner under the guise of conducting enquiry 2.The petitioner, who is a widow lady, lost her husband during corana on 25.05.2021. After the death of her husband, for the loans and for the private dealings within the family members, the petitioner was unnecessarily harassed and forced by the respondent police/second respondent to give an undertaking to repay the loans of her husband. 3.The contention of the petitioner is that the petitioner, after the death of her husband, is living separately and taking care of her two sons along with their education. The petitioner sent a representation on 24.11.2025 stating about the harassment caused and though the representation was received by the respondent police, the harassment continues in the guise of enquiry. The petitioner, following the death of her husband, is living separately and takes care of her two sons, along with their education 4.The learned Govt. Advocate for the respondents submitted that the petitioner earlier was called for enquiry and thereafter, after recording her explanation, she was not called and as on date, there is no complaint and the petitioner is not required for any enquiry. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. In view of the above, the criminal original petition is disposed of. It is made clear that if any complaint is made, the petitioner can be called for enquiry only upon issuance of summons and after granting sufficient time. It is also reminded that the petitioner is a widow lady. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sms To 1. The Superintendent of Police O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District. 2. The Inspector Of Police Erumappatti Police Station, Namakkal District. 3. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. sms CRL OP No. 14457 of 2026 09-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis