K.Nallathambi v. The Additional Director General Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Nallathambi ....

Petitioner Vs 1.The Additional Director General of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 2.The Inspector General of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 3.The Superintendent of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 4.The Inspector of Police, Idol Wing CID, Kajamalai Colony, Anna Stadium Road, Trichy 620 020 (crime Nos.97 of 2021 which is transferred from Sangagiri Police Station, Salem District) ....

Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondents to investigate case in crime No.97 of 2021 and to file final report within stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.R.Jothimanian 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 respondents to investigate case in crime No.97 of 2021 and to file final report within stipulated time to be fixed by this Court. 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 police to complete the investigation in crime No.97 of 2021 pending on their file and file a final report within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 24.04.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.The Additional Director General of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 2.The Inspector General of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 3.The Superintendent of Police, Idol Wing CID, Jaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083 4.The Inspector of Police, Idol Wing CID, Kajamalai Colony, Anna Stadium Road, Trichy 620 020 5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

lok Crl.O.P.No.12813 of 2025 24.04.2025