CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 Prabu @ Raja S/oMuthaiya, 395, Barathi Nagar, Koneripalayam PO, Perambalur District – 621 212. ..Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur. 2. The Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur District. ..Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, praying to direct the respondent Police not to harass the petitioner and his family under the guise of enquiry. For Petitioner : Mr.Vijay Leshanth For Respondents : Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent Police, not to harass the petitioner and his family. 2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu appearing for the respondent Police, submitted that the petitioner’s presence is required for an inquiry regarding a petition-stage complaint. 3. In view of the submission made, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of on the following terms:- a. The petitioner shall appear before the respondent Police on 13.07.2026. b. The inquiry shall be completed on the same day. If it cannot be completed, it shall be concluded within one additional working day. c. Further action may be taken depending on the outcome of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 inquiry. d. The respondent Police shall not repeatedly summon the petitioner under the guise of an inquiry. 30-06-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No Sni To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur. 2.The Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur District. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. Sni CRL.O.P.No.16610 of 2026 30-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis