Madras High CourtCRL OP/5414/2025disposed of

Sumathi v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

2025-02-26Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Sumathi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sankarapuram Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

(Crime No.504 of 2024) ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondent to complete the investigation in Cr.No.504 of 2024 and file the charge sheet within the time fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan For Respondents : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed for direction directing the Respondent police to file a final report in Crime No.504 of 2024, on the file of the first respondent police.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials placed on record.

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 173 & 174 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and after conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report under Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Such investigation under Chapter XIII of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 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 respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.504 of 2024 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. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

26.02.2025 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order mn

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sankarapuram Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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