JUDGMENT

The petitioner seeks a direction that he and his family members shall not be harassed, and that all actions be taken, strictly in compliance with the prescribed procedural requirements, and that no entry be made into his residence after sunset without adhering to the mandatory procedures established by law.

2. According to the petitioner, he is an entrepreneur, who is facing repeated harassment from the police without any basis. The petitioner alleges that he and his friends had actually participated in the local authorities election, that too against the ruling party, which has invited enmity and vengeance with various persons, including the police, as a result of which, he is being constantly harassed.

3. The learned Government Pleader, upon instructions, submitted that the petitioner is a suspect in a crime, and that the police have never harassed him. It was submitted that, since he has been absconding, they have not even been able to serve notice and that there are serious allegations against the accused relating to a crime. The learned Government Pleader further submitted that the petitioner is suspected of harboring individuals already named as accused in the crime;