Jothi v. The State Rep by the Superintendent of Police

ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent not to harass the petitioners and their family members in the guise of an enquiry except in a manner known to law.

2.The contention of the petitioners is that the petitioners have been called by the respondent police at odd hours. Earlier the petitioners appeared before the respondent police on summons on 05.01.2026 and gave their explanations. Thereafter too, the petitioners have been called often causing harassment. Page4 of 5

3.The learned Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioners are not accused in crime No.168 of 2023 and they are only witnesses. For recording the statement and to get more clarifications, they have been requested to appear and this cannot be termed as harassment. Further, he submitted that the petitioners have been only called by summons.

4.Recording the above submission made by the learned Govt. Advocate (Crl.side), this criminal original petition is disposed of. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sms To

¶1The Superintendent of Police O/o.Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District.

¶2The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Dharmapuri District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o14406oofo2026 M.NIRMALoKUMAR,oJ. sms CRLoOPoNo.o14406oofo2026 09-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR 1. Jothi W/o.Rajendran, No.2/2, Inayathulla Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 2. Jayaraman S/o.Rajendran, No.21/10, Muthaiya Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 3. Dhanavel S/o.Rajendran, Inayathulla Saibu street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 4. Arun Kumar S/o. Rajendran, No.2/2, Inayathulla Saibu Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 5. Rajesh S/o. Rajendran, No.2, Inayathulla Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 6. Nathiya W/o.Murali, No.20, jakkapparao Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. Page2 of 5 7. Shalini W/o.Karthikeyan, No.24/13, Jothi Talkies, Kilaku Street, Ammapet, Salem District. 8. Rajeshwari W/o.Arunkumar, No.2/2, Inayathulla Street, Old pet, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 9. Neelakandan S/o.Duraisamy Achari, No.55, TNHB Colony, Vennampatti, Illakkiyampatti, Dharmapuri District. 10.Amsa W/o.Raja, No.3/2,Mohanrao Colony, 3rd Cross Street, Krishnagiri Town, Krishnagiri District. 11.Murugan S/o.Raji, No.53, Kulchetti Kulam Street, S.V Road, Dharmapuri Town, Dharmapuri District. 12.Murali S/o.Raji, No.53,Kulchetti Kulam Street, S.V. Road, Dharmapuri Town, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By The Superintendent of Police O/o.Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District. 2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) Page3 of 5 PRAYER: The criminal original petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS to direct the 2nd respondent herein to not to harass the petitioners and their family members in the guise of an enquiry except in a manner known to law and to pass such further or other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Sakkarapani For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Amarnath Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) For R1 And R2