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Mohamad Sarjeeden M/52, v. Inspector 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.9753 of 2018 Mohamad Sarjeeden ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police Madipakkam Police Station(L&O) Chennai.

... Respondent Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to directing the respondent to file a FINAL REPORT in connection with Crime No.1774 of 2016 pending on the file of respondent.

For Petitioner :

Mr.T.Arul For Respondent :

Mr.C.Raghavan GovernmentAdvocate(Criminal Side)

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 Crime No.1774 of 2016 dated 30.07.2016 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 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime Crime No.1774 of 2016 dated 30.07.2016, pending on his file and file a final report within 6 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 ggi/smn To

1. The Inspector of Police Madipakkam Police Station(L&O) Chennai.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.T.Arul, Advocate, S.R.No.23185 Crl.O.P.No.9753 of 2018 CS/24/04/18 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/