Crl.OP(MD) No.13316 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.13316 of 2026 S.Periyasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep., By the Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 3. The State of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector of Police, Chokkampatti Police Station, Chokkampatti, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the 3rd respondent police not to harass the petitioner and his family members in guise of enquiry without any summons or FIR, based on the petitioner representation on 30.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.13316 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the petitioners seeking a direction as against the respondent police not to harass him under the guise of enquiry. 2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the respondent, the petitioner is not an accused in Crime No. 255 or 2025, but to collect some information, the petitioner was called for an inquiry. 3.In view of the above said facts, there shall be a direction to the respondent to issue summons under Section 179 of BNSS (Section 160 of Cr.P.C.,) in case, if any information is called for from the petitioner herein. Without issuing summons, the petitioner shall not be harassed by the respondent police. 4.With the above said observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 06.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.13316 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Chokkampatti Police Station, Chokkampatti, Tenkasi District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.13316 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.13316 of 2026 06.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis