A.Kumar v. The District Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN A.Kumar ....

Petitioner Vs 1.The District Superintendent of Police, Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District 2.The State, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Arani Taluk Police Station, Arani, Tiruvannamalai District ....

Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the second respondent to conduct a proper investigation in the above crime No.81 of 2025 under supervision of the first respondent herein and file the charge sheet at the earliest in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Ashok For Respondents : 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 conduct a proper investigation in the above crime No.81 of 2025 under supervision of the first respondent herein and file the charge sheet at the earliest in accordance with law. 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.81 of 2025 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 08.04.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.The District Superintendent of Police, Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District 2.The Inspector of Police, Arani Taluk Police Station, Arani, Tiruvannamalai District 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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