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Syed Mukharam, v. The Commissioner Of Police

2018-03-27Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.9610 of 2018 Syed Mukharam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, CCB II-EDF III, Office of the Police Commissioner, Vepery, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to directing the 2nd respondent to file the Final Report/Charge Sheet in Cr. No.9 of 2014 dated 17.01.2014. For Petitioner :

Mr.M.Mohideen Pitchai For Respondents:

Mr.C.Raghavan(Criminal Side) Government Advocate

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to complete the investigation and to file the final report in Cr.No.9 of 2014 dated 17.01.2014, pending on the file of the respondent police. 2.By consent of both sides, this Criminal Original Petition is taken up for disposal.

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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 respondent police to complete the investigation in Cr. No.9 of 2014 dated 17.01.2014, pending on his file and file a final report within 4 weeks from the date of copy of receipt of this Order. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

Sd/- Deputy Registrar //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar smn To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, CCB II-EDF III, Office of the Police Commissioner, Vepery, Chennai.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.M.Mohideen Pitchai, Advocate SR.No.23186 Crl.O.P.No.9610 of 2018 GN(19/04/2018) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/