Madras High Court Lays Down Guidelines To Prevent Police Harassment During Investigation, Mandates Written Summons U/S 179 BNSS

Upasana Sajeev

10 Aug 2026 11:00 AM IST

  • Madras High Court Lays Down Guidelines To Prevent Police Harassment During Investigation, Mandates Written Summons U/S 179 BNSS

    The Madras High Court has issued guidelines to be followed by police personnel while summoning persons in connection with a case. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 373] Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan held that while courts do not normally interfere with the investigation conducted by police officers, it could also not turn a blind eye to harassment by police officers under the guise...

    Upasana Sajeev

    Upasana Sajeev

    Upasana Sajeev is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Madras High Court

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