G.Selvam, Aged 36 Years, v. The Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.1791 of 2018 G.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai- 600 007.

2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ennore Rage, Chennai.

3. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ennore, Chennai.

4. The Inspector of Police, M-5, Police Station, Ennore, Chennai- 57 ... Respondents Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. directing the fourth respondent to complete the investigation and file a final report pertaining to Cr.No.2041 of 2017 pending on the file of the fourth respondent. For Petitioner :

Mr.E.Vijay For Respondent :

Mrs.P.Kritika Kamal Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the fourth respondent to complete the investigation and file a final report pertaining to Cr.No.2041 of 2017 pending on the file of the fourth respondent. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing on behalf of the respondents.

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.

4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the fourth respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No. 2041 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/- Assistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar aav To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Vepery, Chennai- 600 007.

2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ennore Range, Chennai.

3. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ennore, Chennai.

4. The Inspector of Police, M-5, Police Station, Ennore, Chennai- 57 5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+2 C.C. to MR.E.Vijay Advocate SR.NO. 4740 Crl.O.P.No.1791 of 2018 PVS(CO) VS 06.02.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/