K.Annamali v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 03.09.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.23632 of 2019 K.Annamali
...Petitioner
Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent Office, Villupuram District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Keezhakuppam Police Station, Villupuram District.
...Respondents
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondents to complete the investigation and file a final report in a case in Crime No.262 of 2017 on the file of the 2nd respondent within a stipulated period prescribed by this Court and further directing to arrest the accused. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Balachandran For Respondents : Mr.C.Iyyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to complete the investigation and file a final report in a case in Crime No.262 of 2017 on the file of the 2nd respondent within a stipulated period prescribed by this Court and further directing to arrest the accused.
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 conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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 2nd respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.262 of 2017, pending on his file and file a final report, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. This Criminal Original Petition is ordered accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent Office, Villupuram District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Keezhakuppam Police Station, Villupuram District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
+1 cc to M/s.T.Balachandran,Advocate Sr.No. 76275 AKM/26.09.19/2P- 5C / Crl.O.P.No.23632 of 2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/