Police actions must be in accordance with law, and harassment of individuals is not legally permissible.

JUDGMENT

Though this writ petition was filed seeking Police protection for the life of the petitioners, during the course of arguments, it was submitted that the petitioners would be satisfied with a direction to the 2nd respondent, not to harass them.

2. It is submitted that, after filing of this writ petition, the 2^nd respondent has not harassed the petitioners in the manner alleged in the writ petition.

3. The learned Government Pleader, however, upon instructions, submitted that the 2^nd respondent has never harassed the petitioners and on the other hand, had only acted in accordance with law pursuant to a complaint received from the 4^th respondent.

4. Having heard the learned Counsel for the petitioners as well as the learned Government Pleader, and considering the nature of allegations pleaded in the writ petition, this Court is of the view that no specific order granting Police protection is necessary

5. Notwithstanding the above, the Police shall not harass the petitioners, as it is not legally permissible to do so. However, if in case the petitioners are required to participate in any investigation, necessarily the 2^nd respondent will be entitled to issue notice under Section 35 of the BNSS , 2023 and proceed in accordance with law.

The writ petition is disposed of as above.

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