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Madras High CourtCRL OP/9825/2023disposed of

Ramesh Wasan v. State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By Its Inspector Of Police

2023-05-18Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu2 pages

Crl.O.P.No.9825 of 2023 Crl.O.P.No.9825 of 2023 K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

The petitioner who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468 and 471 of IPC in Crime No. Not known of 2023, seek anticipatory bail.

2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the current paper enquiry is pending against the petitioner.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (crl.side) for the respondent.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances, the respondent police has to issue notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C to the petitioner and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Crl.O.P.No.9825 of 2023 K.KUMARESH BABU,J.

Sma/Anu the petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent police and the Investigating Officer has to conduct the enquiry by strictly following the procedures therein and if any prima facie case is made out against the petitioners, register the F.I.R or close the petition enquiry within a period of eight weeks from today. The parties are directed to cooperate with the enquiry. It is needless to say that the respondent police shall not take any coercive steps to secure the accused till the completion of enquiry on the complaint lodged by the defacto complainant.

5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

18.05.2023 Sma/Anu Crl.O.P.No.9825 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis