A.G.Gopal v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:14.03.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.No.6818 of 2019 A.G.Gopal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Kancheepuram District Now transferred to 2.The Inspector of Police H-1, Otteri Police Station Kancheepuram District ... Respondent Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the 2nd respondent herein namely the Inspector of Police, H1-Otteri Police Station, Kancheepuram District to complete the investigation and file a final report in Crime No.71 of 2013 before the concerned court within time stipulated by this court.

For Petitioner : Mr..Sasikumar For Respondent : Mr.C.Raghavan Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent herein namely the Inspector of Police, H1-Otteri Police Station, Kancheepuram District to complete the investigation and file a final report in Crime No.71 of 2013 before the concerned court within time stipulated by this court.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondent. 3.Whenever any information in relation to commission of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.71 of 2013 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of three months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

kas Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Kancheepuram District 2.The Inspector of Police H-1, Otteri Police Station Kancheepuram District 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras Crl.O.P.No.6818 of 2019 Kak(30/04/2019) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/