ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to set aside the remand extension order, dated 08.09.2025, passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.1 at Chengalpattu, in Crime No.1 of 2025 on the file of the respondent Police, registered for the offences under 465, 466, 468, 471, 420, 120-B, 419 r/w. 109 IPC .

2.The petitioner claims to be an independent video journalist and whistle blower. He raises voice against corruption and misuse of power in order to create public awareness. He publishes informative videos on YouTube, highlighting the corrupt practices and abuse of authority. Since he has been disclosing various illegalities and misuse of power, several Police officers and public servants, whose corrupt activities were exposed, turned vindictive against him. As a consequence, he became a target of retaliation. He was subjected to malicious prosecution and continuous harassment at the hands of those very authorities whose misconduct he had brought to light. As a consequence, five criminal cases have been foisted as against the petitioner, one after the other, within a short span of one month during the last September and October, 2024, resulting in his arrest and reman