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Madras High CourtCRL OP/6421/2025disposed of

Dr.J.K.Prakash v. State Rep By, The Deputy Commissioner Of Police

2025-03-06Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Dr. J.K.Prakash ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Palavanthangal Police Station, Chengalpet District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Palavanthangal Police Station, Chengalpet District.

... Respondents Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the Respondents Police to file the final report in Crime No.106 of 2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Mahathi Chari Vengipuram For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents police to file the final report in Crime No.106 of 2023. 2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before the Court.

3.

Whenever any information in relation to commission of cognizable or non cognizable offence is received, the police officer shall adhere to the procedure contemplated under Sections 154 & 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code and after conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report under Section 173 of Cr.P.C. Such investigation under Chapter XII of the Criminal Procedure Code shall be completed without any unnecessary delay. The delay in filing a final report in the present case is inordinate and unjustified. Hence, it would be appropriate to direct the Investigating Officer to file a final report within a stipulated time, if not already filed.

4.

Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondents police to complete the investigation in Crime No.106 of 2023 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. 5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 06.03.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order kv To

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Palavanthangal Police Station, Chengalpet District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Palavanthangal Police Station, Chengalpet District.

3. The Public Prosecutor,

High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, kv 06.03.2025