Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 Mohanraj ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem. 2. The Inspector of Police, Annathanapatty Police Station, Salem City. ...Respondents Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, seeking to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner, except due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Subash For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side) ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent-police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that based on the complaint given by one Ismail as against the petitioner, current paper enquiry is pending in C.No.4798/EMAIL/COP/SLM(C)/2025 and the petitioner was called only for enquiry and that the respondent-police are not unnecessarily harassing the petitioner. 3. In such circumstances, it is for the Investigating Agency to issue appropriate notice to the petitioner under Section 35(3) of BNSS for enquiry and on receipt of such notice, the petitioner shall appear for enquiry and co- operate in the investigation. It is made clear that the petitioner shall not be harassed during the course of enquiry/investigation. If any cognizable offence is made out, the respondents shall register a First Information Report and proceed in accordance with law. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 4. This criminal original petition stands disposed of accordingly. 06.02.2026 skt NCC : Yes/No To: 1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem. 2. The Inspector of Police, Annathanapatty Police Station, Salem City. 3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. skt Crl.OP.No.2693 of 2026 06.02.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis