CRL OP No. 10574 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. 10574 of 2026 M.Arumugam ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State, Represented by the Inspector of Police (Crime), V5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai - 600 101. ..Respondent(s) To directing the Respondent Police not to harass the Petitioner and pass appropriate order as this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Surya Prakash For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Baskaran, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent Police not to harass the Petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10574 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The contention of the petitioner is that, under the guise of enquiry, the respondent Police are knocking the doors of the petitioner at odd hours, and thereby causing harassment and bringing disrepute to his name and reputation in the locality. 3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that one Jaison had lodged a complaint against the petitioner alleging misappropriation and cheating before the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Annanagar, which was forwarded to the respondent Police. Though summons were served on the petitioner on 11.04.2026 and 13.04.2026, he failed to respond. Only thereafter, the respondent Police visited the petitioner’s residence in search of him. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner will appear before the respondent Police on 30.04.2026. 5. Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the petitioner to appear before the respondent Police on 30.04.2026 with supporting documents, if any. If the petitioner fails to appear on that date, the respondent Police are at liberty to proceed against the petitioner in accordance with law, including taking coercive steps. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10574 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. With the above directions, the Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 27-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Note: I.T. on 28.04.2026. PVS To 1. The Inspector of Police (Crime), V5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai - 600 101. 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 10574 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. PVS CRL OP No. 10574 of 2026 27-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis