Malarkodi v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This petition is filed, praying that the petitioners not be harassed. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioners were called for an enquiry in relation to a pending petition.

¶2In view thereof, the petitioners may appear before the respondent police on 21.07.2026 and the enquiry may be completed on the same day, or, if not, within one additional working day. Thereafter, the parties shall be bound by the outcome of the enquiry. The petitioners shall not be repeatedly called for the enquiry. This criminal original petition is accordingly disposed of. 13-07-2026 Sni To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore.

2.The Inspector of Police, Cuddalore.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. Sni CRL.OP.No.18221 of 2026 13-07-2026

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. Today, the matter is listed under the caption for 'being mentioned'. The order passed by this Court dated 13.07.2026 shall stand recalled. This Court passes the following order:- '' IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL.OP.No.18221 of 2026

¶5Malarkodi

¶6Sathish

¶7Suganya

¶8Arun ..Petitioner(s) Vs.

¶3The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Cuddalore. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, praying to direct the respondents not to harass or intimidate the petitioners under the guise of enquiry, not to interfere in the civil dispute between the parties, except in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Udhayadev For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition is filed for a direction to the respondents not to harass or intimidate the petitioners under the guise of inquiry and not to interfere in the civil dispute between the parties, except in accordance with law.

¶2When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) for the respondents would submit that the petitioner was called for an inquiry relating to a pending petition and now, the inquiry is over and it is closed and the petitioners' presence is no more necessary before the respondent Police.

¶3Recording the same, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 13-07-2026 Sni To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore.

2.The Inspector of Police, Cuddalore.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. Sni CRL.OP.No.18221 of 2026 13-07-2026 ''

¶2Registry is directed to carry out above correction in the order dated

13.07.2026 and issue copy afresh.

20.07.2026 grs

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. grs

20.07.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL.OP.No.18221 of 2026 1. Malarkodi 2. Sathish 3. Suganya 4. Arun ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore. 2. The Inspector of Police, Cuddalore. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, praying to direct the respondents not to harass or intimidate the petitioners under the guise of enquiry, not to interfere in the civil dispute between the parties, except in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Udhayadev For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)