Madras High CourtCRL OP/5905/2016disposed of

S.Anjali Devi v. State Rep. By

2016-03-18Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.03.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.5905 of 2016 S.Anjali Devi .. Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Lawspet Police Station, Puducherry.

.. Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent police/The Inspector of Police, Lawspet Police Station, Puducherry to register a case on the complaint dated 05.03.2016 and investigate and file a final report in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Ms.Pertilla Vincent for M/s.Vincent and Vincent For Respondents : Mr.V.Balamurugane Addl. Public Prosecutor (Pondy)

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 05.03.2016. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent on 05.03.2016. 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 on the basis of the complaint given by the petitioner, investigation is going on. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides, on the basis of the complaint made by the petitioner, as investigation is going on, the respondent is directed to expedite the enquiry 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.

cse s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS-IV) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar To

1. The Inspector of Police, Lawspet Police Station, Puducherry.

2. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

+ 2 ccs to M/s.Vincent l& Vincent, Advocate, SR 17399 ad(co) prk22/3 Crl.O.P.No.5905 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/