V.Milton Charles v. The State Deputy Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN V.Milton Charles ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, EDF-II, Team-III, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.

.. Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to issue appropriate direction to the Respondents/Police to investigate the case and file final report in FIR Crime No.31 of 2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Chandrasekaran For Respondents : Mr. K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to issue an appropriate direction to the Respondents/Police to investigate the case and file a final report in FIR Crime No.31 of 2024. 2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing 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 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 respondents police to complete the investigation in Crime No.31 of 2024 pending on the file of the Respondents/Police and file a final report within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 28.02.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order jd

To

1. The State The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, EDF-II, Team-III, 132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

jd 28.02.2025