CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 Murasoli S/o.Muthu, No.42, Old No.36, 12th Trust Cross Street, Mandaveli, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 028. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep by The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai, Veppari, Chennai. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police O/o.the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mylapore Range, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. 3. The Inspector of Police (Land O) E-5, Foreshore Estate Police Station, Foreshore Estate, Chennai. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, directing the respondents to provide adequate protection to the life and liberty of the petitioner and his family. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sengkodi For Respondent(s): Mr.r.Rajasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to provide police protection to the life and liberty of the petitioner. 2. Upon consideration of the materials available on record, it is seen that the petitioner, Murasoli and his sibling, Arulmozhi, are involved in a property dispute. According to the petitioner, on account of the said dispute, his brother has been threatening his life and limb, and therefore, he seeks police protection. 3. Considering the above submissions, this Court is of the view that, when the dispute is essentially civil in nature between the brothers, the police cannot be expected to provide round-the-clock protection to the petitioner. However, if the petitioner lodges any complaint disclosing the commission of a cognizable offence or any threat to his life or person, the respondent police shall receive the same, enquire into it in accordance with law, and take appropriate action, if warranted. 4. With the above observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 14-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai, Veppari, Chennai. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police O/o.the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mylapore Range, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. 3. The Inspector of Police (Land O) E-5, Foreshore Estate Police Station, Foreshore Estate, Chennai. 4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. av CRL OP No. 18286 of 2026 14-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis