M.Srinivasan v. The Inspector of Police,

ORDER The prayer in this Criminal Original Petition is filed to transfer the complaint of the petitioner dated 16.03.2026 on the file of the first respondent to the file of the second respondent. Page No.2 of 4

¶2Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the first respondent, and perusing the records, it can be seen that the petitioner had made a detailed representation/complaint to all the higher authorities from the Chief Minister's Grievance cell upto Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vellore stating that with reference to a civil dispute between himself and some third parties arising out of running of some cinema and other businesses, etc., the local police interfered in the matter, pressurised him to make payment and also subjected him to the threat of arrest, etc., and as such makes a complaint as against the police personnel for criminal intimidation, extortion, and conspiracy, etc. It can be seen from the records that the Vigilance and Anti Corruption, North Range, Chennai had forwarded the said complaint to the Superintendent of Police, Vellore. Thereafter, the complaint is further sent to the Inspector of Police, Vellore North Police station. Therefore, the grievance of the complainant is that the complaint has reached the very same personnel who are involved in the offence.

¶3Considering the nature of grievance expressed, I am of the view that the petitioners grievance can be redressed in the following manner:-

(i) The petition shall be taken up for enquiry by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vellore Range. Page No.3 of 4

(ii) The petitioner shall also be examined and after conduct of preliminary enquiry, if the Deputy Superintendent of Police is of the opinion that further action has to be taken in the manner known to law, then he himself or by entrusting into any other police, who are not actually involved in the issue, further action can be taken.

(iii) In any event, the result of the enquiry shall be intimated to the petitioner in writing.

¶4With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 30-06-2026 sp To

1.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Balaji Nagar, Vellore – 632 004.

2.The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Vasanthapuram Road, Near Railway gate, Vellore – 632 001. Copy to:

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vellore Range.

2.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. Page No.4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY J. sp 30-06-2026

Page No.1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY M.Srinivasan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Balaji Nagar, Vellore – 632 004. 2. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Vasanthapuram Road, Near Railway gate, Vellore – 632 001. ..Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 to transfer the representation/complaint dated 16.03.2026 on the file of the 1st respondent to the file of the 2nd respondent. For Petitioner: Ms.Ramya Muralikumaran for M/s.McGAN Law Firm For Respondents: Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Government Advocate (Crl.Side) [R1]