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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
M. Saravana Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Home (Police) Department – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ petitions filed against police harassment during investigation. (Para 1 , 6) |
| 2. investigation must not infringe upon journalists' rights. (Para 2) |
| 3. allegations of sexual assault and privacy breach with fir leak. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 14) |
| 4. petitioners argue against summons and harassment. (Para 8) |
| 5. court reviews procedural compliance and harassment claims. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 6. importance of maintaining journalistic privacy and source protection. (Para 12 , 19) |
| 7. directions for fair investigation without harassment. (Para 22 , 24) |
| 8. court mandates protections and rights for the petitioners. (Para 25) |
ORDER :
(G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.)
All these writ petitions have been filed for direction forbearing the Special Investigation Team from harassing the petitioners in the guise of an enquiry pursuant to the registration of FIR in Crime No.107 of 2024 on the file of the Special Investigation Team, Chennai East Zone, Cyber Crime Police Station, without following due process of law. The Criminal Original Petition has been filed for direction to direct the respondent police not to harass the petitioners in the guise of an enquiry in connection with crime No.107 of 2024 on the
The court upheld the protection of press freedom and privacy rights, emphasizing that investigative procedures must respect journalistic integrity and not result in harassment of reporters.
The court emphasized the breach of the victim's right to privacy and dignity due to the FIR leak, mandating confidentiality in sensitive cases and directing a Special Investigation Team for a fair in....
Investigative reports registered by law enforcement are public documents. Accurate media reporting of such records does not inherently violate privacy rights or constitute an unfair trial, absent cle....
High Court should be extremely cautious about interfering with the investigation and should not stall the investigation unless it is convinced beyond any manner of doubt that FIR does not disclose an....
Black money transaction - seeking investigation - Orders have been issued by Deputy Inspector General of Police without ascertaining factual details, Petitioner has not made any verification about co....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the court may not interfere if the investigation is complete and a challan has been presented in court, and that the petitioner may have a rem....
(1) FIR – Even though FIR need not be an encyclopaedia, it must contain basic facts and allegations constituting commission of cognizable offence(s).(2) Allegation of engaging with external businesse....
The accused has no right to dictate the investigating agency or method of investigation, and the plea of alibi must be substantiated with cogent evidence.
The court ruled that procedures regarding the protection of minors' identities and appropriate investigations must be strictly adhered to, ensuring justice and safeguarding against abuses of power in....
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