Crl.O.P.(MD).No.13897 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.O.P(MD)No.13897 of 2026 M.Duraimurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District. Madurai – 625 007. 2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its, The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni – 625 531. 3. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Madurai – 625 007. 4. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Theni District – 625 531. ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the respondents 3 and 4 not to harass the petitioner under the 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.13897 of 2026 guise of enquiry frequently and pass such further or other orders as this Court may deem fit. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Counsel for State of TN (Crl Side) ORDER The present petition has been filed seeking a direction as against the respondents 3 and 4 not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner is a pawnbroker and had repledged the jewels in the bank in groups and therefore, he is not in a position to permit the pledgers to redeem them in piecemeal manner. He is also ready for mediation and he will return the jewels in a phased manner. 3. The learned Counsel for State of TN(Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that they are conducting enquiry and they will proceed in accordance with law. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.13897 of 2026 4. In view of the above said facts, the respondents are directed to conduct proper enquiry and proceed in accordance with law. 5. With the above said observations, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 10.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District. Madurai – 625 007. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni – 625 531. 3. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Madurai – 625 007. 4. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Theni District – 625 531. 5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.13897 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi Crl.O.P(MD)No.13897 of 2026 10.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis