Muralikrishna v. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Muralikrishna ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar, Adyar District,

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Adyar Range,

3. The Inspector of Police, J-13 Taramani Police Station, Crime Branch, Taramani, Chennai 113.

... Respondents Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of B.N.S.S., to direct the second and third respondent to complete the investigation and lay the final report in Crime No.154/2021 within the stipulated time prescribed by this Court.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Kaviyarasu For Respondents :

Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the second and third respondents to complete the investigation and lay the final report in Crime No.154/2021 within the stipulated time prescribed 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 2/5

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 third respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.154 of 2021 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of eight weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 30.04.2025 Index:Yes/No kv To

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar, Adyar District, 3/5

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Adyar Range,

3. The Inspector of Police, J-13 Taramani Police Station, Crime Branch, Taramani, Chennai 113.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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