R.Abishek v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Abishek ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Rep. by

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anna Nagar Range, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.

2. The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai District.

(Crime No.90 of 2024) ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the first respondent to with draw the lookout circular issued to the immigration officer, Chennai International Airport against the petitioner in his Passport No.Z7204058 and permit the petitioner to go abroad. For Petitioner : Mr. Durai Kannan For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This petition has been filed for direction to direct the first respondent to with draw the lookout circular issued as against the petitioner.

2.

On instruction, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A22 in Crime No.90 of 2024 registered on the file of the second respondent for the offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 294(b), 506(ii) 120(B) of IPC and Section 25(1-A) of Arms Act, 1959 and the investigation is still pending. Since there is an apprehension that the petitioner will leave India, in order to complete the investigation in Crime No.90 of 2024, the lookout circular has been issued. 3.

Considering the above submissions, the direction sought for in this petition cannot be granted. However, the second respondent is directed to complete the investigation in Crime No.90 of 2024 and file final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order before the concerned Court, if not already filed.

4.

Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

10.02.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts To

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anna Nagar Range, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.

2. The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

rts 10.02.2025