Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 Lakshmipriya ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Police, Avadi Commissionarate, Avadi. 2. State rep. by, The Inspector of Police, T-6, Avadi Police Station. Avadi. ...Respondents Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, seeking to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioner in the guise of enquiry. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Anand For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, GA(Crl. Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent-police not to harass the petitioner under the guise of enquiry. 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner was called only for enquiry in connection with CSR.No.182 of 2026 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 2nd respondent shall register a First Information Report and proceed in accordance with law. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 4. This criminal original petition stands disposed of accordingly. 17.02.2026 skt NCC : Yes/No To: 1. The Commissioner of Police, Avadi Commissionarate, Avadi. 2. The Inspector of Police, T-6, Avadi Police Station, Avadi. 3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. skt Crl.OP.No.3850 of 2026 17.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis