P.Ilavarasi v. The Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Ilavarasi ....

Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District, O.o.The Superintendent of Police, Vengikkal, Polur Road, Tiruvannamalai 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai Rural Sub-Division, Tiruvannamalai & District 3.The Inspector of Police, Thandarampattu Police Station, Thandarampattu Town & Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District ....

Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondent 2 and 3 to complete the investigation of the case in crime No.100 of 2024 on the file of the third respondent police and file a final report within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.D.Geetha

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 respondent 2 and 3 to complete the investigation of the case in crime No.100 of 2024 on the file of the third respondent police and file a final report within a time frame that may 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 respondent 2 & 3 to complete the investigation in crime No.100 of 2024 pending on the file of the third respondent 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. 22.04.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District, O.o.The Superintendent of Police, Vengikkal, Polur Road, Tiruvannamalai 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai Rural Sub-Division, Tiruvannamalai & District 3.The Inspector of Police, Thandarampattu Police Station, Thandarampattu Town & Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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