D.Thamizhselvan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN D. Thamizhselvan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Camp Office), Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District.

Pin Code - 631 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, (Department of Crime), Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District Pin Code - 631 002.

3.Poovarasn .. Respondents Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the second respondent to make further investigation in FIR in Crime No.72 of 2025 dated 10.02.2025 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Ranipet District.

For Petitioner : Mr. Pari Gopal For Respondents For R1 & R2 : Mr. A. Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to make further investigation in Crime No. 72 of 2025 dated 10.02.2025 on the file of the second respondent.

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 second respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No. 72 of 2025 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 12.03.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No AT

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

AT To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Camp Office), Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District.

Pin Code - 631 002.

2.The Inspector of Police, (Department of Crime), Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District Pin Code - 631 002.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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