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R.Ravindra Ram, M/50 Yrs v. The Inspector Of Police,

2017-11-07Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.11.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.23797 of 2017 R. Ravindra Ram ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police (Crime) P-2,Otteri Police Station, Chennai-600 012.

(Cr.No.1354/2014) ... Respondent Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent herein viz., the Inspector of Police (CRIME) P2 Otteri Police Station, Chennai to complete the investigation of the above case in Cr.No.1354 of 2014 on his file and file the final report before the concern court within the stipulated time. For Petitioner :

Mr.R. Udhaya Kumar For Respondent :

Mr.C. Iyyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent herein viz., the Inspector of Police (CRIME) P2 Otteri Police Station, Chennai to complete the investigation of the above case in Cr.No.1354 of 2014 on his file and file the final report before the concern court within the stipulated time. 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 Court

directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.1354 of 2014 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Criminal Original Petition is ordered accordingly. 07.11.2017 Index:Yes/No gv/rkp To

1. The Inspector of Police (Crime) P-2,Otteri Police Station, Chennai-600 012.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

M.S.RAMESH.J,

gv/rkp Crl.O.P.No.23797 of 2017 07.11.2017