T Mari v. The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN T.Mari ....

Petitioner Vs The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Inspector of Police, CBCID OCU-II, Egmore, Chennai 600 008 (Crime No.7 of 2023) ....

Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to conduct and complete the investigation in crime No.7 of 2023 and to file a final report within a time frame period before the concerned Magitrate. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Selvarajan For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to conduct and complete the investigation in crime No.7 of 2023 and to file a final report within a time frame period before the concerned Magistrate.

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 respondent police to complete the investigation in crime No.7 of 2023 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 28.03.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.The Inspector of Police, CBCID OCU-II, Egmore, Chennai 600 008

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

lok Crl.O.P.No.9388 of 2025 28.03.2025