K.Jayalakshmi v. Deputy Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Jayalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State rep by The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kilpauk Range, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The Inspector of Police, W-6, All Women Police Station, Ayyanavaram, Chennai - 600 023.

Crime No.9 of 2022.

... Respondents Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the second respondent police to investigate the case and file a final report in Crime No.9 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 by adding Section 494 and 420 IPC along with other section.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Subramani For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to file the final report in Crime No.9 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 by adding Section 494 and 420 IPC along with other section, 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 2/4

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.9 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 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 Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kilpauk Range, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

2.The Inspector of Police, W-6, All Women Police Station, Ayyanavaram, Chennai - 600 023.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 3/4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, kmm Crl.O.P.No. 10075 of 2023 04.05.2023 4/4