JUDGMENT

Dated this the 26^th day of December, 2025 The petitioner states that he is a Partner engaged in the wholesale distribution and sale of Chambal Water Meters, Ductile Iron, Cast Iron and GI & MS Pipes and Fittings, having a warehouse at Eloor and a corporate office at Ernakulam, Considering the natrure, weight and sensititvity of the materials handled, loading and unloading operations are necessarily carried out using cranes and other heavy mechanical devices operated by skilled employees of the petitioner.

2. In February 2020, a group of persons under the leadership of the 4^th respondent unlawfully trespassd into the petitioner’s warehouse and obstructed the lawful loading and unloading of goods, demanding money under the guise of “Nokkukooli” without performing any work. Despite repeated explanations, the illegal demands and threats continued, compelling the petitioner to submit a representation dated 02.03.2020 before the police authorities seeking protection. As the obstruction persisted, the petitioner was constrained to approach this Court by filing