BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:02.11.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.NAGAMUTHU CRL.O.P.(MD).No.14261 of 2011 Thiruvukonar :Petitioner -Vs- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Chockampatti Police Station, (Kadayanallur circle) Tirunelveli District. :Respondents PRAYER:Petition is filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to direct the second respondent not to harass the petitioner by interfering in property civil dispute in s.No.619/2 to an extent of 5 cents in Madathupatti village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner :Mr.P.Muthudurai For Respondents:Mr.P.Kannithevan,Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER Seeking a direction to the second respondent not to harass the petitioner by interfering in property civil dispute in s.No.619/2 to an extent of 5 cents in Madathupatti village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, the petitioner has come up with this petition. 2.From the averments it could be seen that there is some civil dispute between the petitioner and one Petchaiyammal in respect of a property. 3.In my considered opinion, if there is any such dispute between the parties, the remedy for them lies before the civil Court. Except there is a grave situation or law and order problem, the respondents cannot interfere with the same, so long as the dispute is civil in nature. 4.In such view of the matter, the respondents are directed not to interfere with the civil dispute, so long as the same remains civil in nature and once it takes the colour of criminal offence, the respondent police can interfere with the same in order to prevent any crime being committed. 5.With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (Writs) / TRUE COPY / Assistant Registrar To: 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Chockampatti Police Station, (Kadayanallur circle) Tirunelveli District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor,Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,Madurai vs ORDER MADE IN CRL.O.P.(MD).No.14261 of 2011 RP/29.11.2011/1P/5C. 02.11.2011. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/