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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13276

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
ABDUL KAREEM – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
WP(CRL.) NO. 1799 OF 2025



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.E.A.HARIS, SHRI.M.A.AHAMMAD SAHEER, SRI.MUHAMMED YASIL, SMT.AAGI JOHNY
For the Respondents: SRI.SANGEETHARAJ, PP

The Court emphasizes the duty of police to act impartially in investigations and protect individuals from harassment.

Headnote:The writ petition seeks directions under Article 226 to prevent harassment by police and ensure a fair investigation. The petitioner contends that the police registered a case against his son, but there are no intentions to act against him. The court records satisfaction with the police's submission of no further action against the petitioner. Issues framed include the legality of the alleged harassment and the duty of the police to investigate complaints promptly. The court emphasizes the need for fair inquiry as per law, highlighting procedural justice. The matter is concluded with the dismissal of the writ petition.

Table of Content
1. petitioner seeks protection from police harassment. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. police confirm no action against the petitioner is intended. (Para 4)

JUDGMENT

The prayers in this Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India are as follows:-

”i. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus, order or direction or such other writ whereby directing 2nd respondent to refrain from harassing or threatening the petitioner and his family;

ii. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus, order or direction or such other writ whereby directing the 3rd respondent to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the incident dated 07.12.2025 and to ensure a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation in accordance with law;

iii. Dispense with the translation of documents produced in vernacular language.

iv. pass such other order/s as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit, in the facts and circumstances of this case, in the interests of justice.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that respondent No.2 is harassing him.

3. The learned Public Prosecutor, upon instructions, submitted that the Edathala Police registered Crime No.1213 of 2025 against the son of the petitioner alleging offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

4. The learned Public Prosecutor submitted that the Police has no intention to initiate any steps against the petitioner. This submission is recorded.

The Writ Petition stands closed.

Sd/-

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