Sathya.A v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

1. Sathya

2. Dinesh ... Petitioners vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Kalaivani Nagar, Kottaimedu, Kallakurichi, Tamilnadu.

2. State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Tirukoilur Police Station, 153, Perumal Naicker St., Thirukoilur, Tamil Nadu.

3. Anantha Jothi ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondents to take appropriate steps for further investigation upon the petitioner representation dated 26.09.2024 along with medical records in Crime No.430 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Kumaresan 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 respondents to take appropriate steps for further investigation upon the petitioners' representation dated 26.09.2024 along with medical records in Crime No.430 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police. 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 1 & 2 to complete the investigation in Crime No.430 of 2024 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of eight weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. 5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 25.03.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order kkd

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

kkd To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Kalaivani Nagar, Kottaimedu, Kallakurichi, Tamilnadu.

2. The Inspector of Police, Tirukoilur Police Station, 153, Perumal Naicker St., Thirukoilur, Tamil Nadu.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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