Madras High CourtCRL OP/7862/2016disposed of

K.Balu v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-04-13Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.04.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.7862 of 2016 K.Balu .. Petitioner Vs.

Inspector of Police Udumalpet police station Tiruppur District.

.. Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent to register a case on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 22.03.2016 and investigate the same in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias Addl. Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking a direction to the respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 22.03.2016. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent on 22.03.2016. 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 lodged by the petitioner, enquiry is pending. 4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides, on the basis of the complaint lodged by the petitioner, as https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

enquiry is pending, 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. The petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent for enquiry on 20.04.2016 along with the relevant documents.

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

kj Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To

1. The Inspector of Police, Udumalpet Police Station, Tiruppur District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai.

1 cc to Mr.N.Umapathi, Advocate, sr.23532(17.06.2016) KR/15/4/16 Crl.O.P.No.7862 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/