Madras High CourtCRL OP/5878/2016disposed of

Padhmanaban v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-03-17Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.03.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.5878 of 2016 Padhmanaban ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police G-2, Periyamed Police Station, Chennai ... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent to register a case based on the petitioner's complaint dated 07.03.2016 and initiate legal action in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.K.Yukanth For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking for a direction to the respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 07.03.2016 and initiate legal action in accordance with law. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent on 07.03.2016. But the respondent has not shown any interest to enquire the matter and register the case. Hence, the petitioner has come forward with this petition for the above stated relief.

3.At this juncture, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that after receipt of the petitioner's complaint, CSR.No.75 of 2016 has been given. He would further submit that the petitioner is not cooperating with the enquiry, hence the enquiry is pending. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides and also considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is directed to co-operate with the enquiry and appear before the respondent on 30.03.2016 for enquiry with all the relevant documents. The respondent police is directed to enquire the matter and follow the dictum laid down in Lalitha Kumari vs. Govt. of U.P & others [2013 (4) Crimes 243 (SC) and register a case, if any cognizable offence is made out.

5. The Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with the above direction.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ssd To 1.The Inspector of Police G-2, Periyamed Police Station, Chennai 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

Crl.O.P.No.5878 of 2016 SVI(CO) CA(30/03/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/