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Madras High CourtCRL OP/9795/2023disposed of

P. Chandru v. Inspector Of Police

2023-05-04Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Chandru ... Petitioner Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police, Manimangalam Police Station, Tamil Nadu- 602 301.

Crime No.410 of 2022.

... Respondent Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent police to file the final report in Crime No.410 of 2022 dated 12.12.2022 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mansoor Ilahi For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to file the final report in Crime No.410 of 2022 dated 12.12.2022 pending on the file of the respondent police. 2.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent. 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.

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Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.410 of 2022 dated 12.12.2022 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of three months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. 5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 04.05.2023 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order kmm To 1.The Inspector of Police, Manimangalam Police Station, Tamil Nadu- 602 301.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, kmm Crl.O.P.No. 9795 of 2023 04.05.2023 4/4