Madras High Court Ruling on Chennai Techie’s Police Harassment Claims
The Madras High Court instructed police to avoid harassing Chennai entrepreneur Prasanna Sankar regarding his estranged wife’s false claims of harassment. Sankar alleged police misconduct, including illegal detention of his friend and coercive actions, amid a turbulent divorce and custody dispute.
The Madras High Court has instructed the police to refrain from harassing Prasanna Sankar, a tech entrepreneur in Chennai, regarding allegations made by his estranged wife in a matrimonial dispute. Sankar claims that the police have been intrusive, conducting inquiries about his whereabouts and illegally detaining his friend while investigating a false complaint filed against him by his wife, Divya.
Sankar’s petition highlights various grievances, including police visits to his mother’s house and a recent raid on his vacation property, resulting in the seizure of a caretaker’s phone and CCTV cameras. He stated that repeated summons and threats were directed at him based on what he contends is a fabricated complaint.
He further alleged on social media that officers coerced him for a payment of Rs 25 lakh to release his detained friend. The dispute originated when Divya claimed her son was not returned to her by Sankar’s manager after an agreed-upon timeframe.
A Community Service Report (CSR) was filed, and as investigations began, Sankar accused the Assistant Commissioner of Police and a Sub Inspector of demanding bribes to resolve the issues between him and Divya. Consequently, a deeper investigation into the alleged corruption is expected via the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime Against Women and Children in Chennai.
Divya has asserted that she and her nine-year-old son are U.S. citizens who recently returned to India. She filed her complaint when her son, who was in the care of Sankar’s friend, was not returned as planned. Sankar defended himself, asserting the police’s actions were unfounded and that he and his wife were amicably sharing custody of their son.
Sankar and Divya’s marriage, which began in September 2012, came under strain due to allegations of emotional cruelty and infidelity, ultimately leading to a divorce petition filed in Chennai Family Court.
The Madras High Court’s intervention emphasizes the need for police accountability in family disputes and harassing allegations. Prasanna Sankar’s claims highlight serious concerns over police conduct and corruption allegations in Chennai. As investigations progress, the focus remains on ensuring fair treatment during domestic legal conflicts, particularly involving custody matters.
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