R. Ravindra Ram, M/50 Yrs. v. The Inspector Of Police (Crime

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.11.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.26014 of 2017 R.Ravindra Ram ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, (Crime) P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai - 600 012.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying to directing the respondent herein viz., the Inspector of Police (CRIME) P2 Otteri Police Station, Chennai to complete the investigation of the case in Cr.No.725 of 2017 on his file and file the final before the concern about within the stipulate time.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Udhyakumar For Respondent :

Mr.C.Iyyappa Raj Additional Public Prosecutor.

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction the respondent herein viz., the Inspector of Police (CRIME) P2 Otteri Police Station, Chennai to complete the investigation of the case in Crime No.725 of 2017 on his file and file the final before concern about within the stipulate time.

2.By consent of both sides, this Criminal Original Petition is taken up for disposal.

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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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. 4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.725 of 2017 pending on his file and file a final report as expeditiously as possible from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (J) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar rkp/dpq To

1. The Inspector of Police, (Crime) P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai - 600 012.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.R.Udhyakumar , Advocate in sr.no.84824 Crl.O.P.No.26014 of 2017 NR 18/12/2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/