Crl.OP(MD) No.16469 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.16469 of 2026 Ananthakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep By, The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep, By the Inspector of Police,, Dirstrict Crime Branch, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 3. Chinnathambi ...Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS., to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry on the false complaint of the private respondent on the basis of petitioners representation, dated 27.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Anandraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1, R2 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.16469 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a direction as against the second respondent not to harass him under the guise of enquiry. 2.According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner had purchased rice from the third respondent and also paid a sum of Rs.9,95,000/- and due to business transaction, a complaint has been lodged by the third respondent. 3.Considering the above fact, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to complete the enquiry within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after strictly adhere to the due process of law. 4.With the above said observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 06.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.16469 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2. The Inspector of Police,, Dirstrict Crime Branch, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.16469 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.16469 of 2026 06.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis