Mr. K. Elangovan, v. The Sub Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.04.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.8126 of 2016 K.Elangovan .. Petitioner/Complainant Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Office of the District Superintendent Cuddalore District.

2.The Inspector of Police Vadallore police station Cuddalore District.

.. Respondents/Complainant Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the second respondent to register a case on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 16.03.2016 and investigate the same in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Lalbagadur For Respondents : Mr.C.Emalias Addl. Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking a direction to the second respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 16.03.2016.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondents on 16.03.2016. But the respondents have 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

petitioner, as enquiry is pending, the second 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.

kj Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police Office of the District Superintendent Cuddalore District.

2.The Inspector of Police Vadallore police station Cuddalore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai.

+ 1 cc to Mr.M.Lalbagadur, Advocate Sr 24173 KR/26/4/16 Crl.O.P.No.8126 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/