Madras High CourtCRL OP/8448/2016disposed of

Mr.K.Venkatesan v. State Rep By

2016-04-27Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.04.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.8448 of 2016 K.Venkatesan .. Petitioner Vs.

1.State rep. By its The Inspector of Police, Thittakudi Police Station, Thittakudi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore Division, Cuddalore.

.. Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the first respondent herein to register the complaint of the petitioner dated 11.03.2016 and investigate the same and to file the final report.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Dhamodharan For Respondents : Mr.C.Emalias Addl. Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking for a direction to the first respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 11.03.2016. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the first respondent on 11.03.2016. But the first 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 petitioners, petition enquiry is pending.

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4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides, on the basis of the complaint made by the petitioner, as enquiry is pending, the first 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-III) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thittakudi Police Station, Thittakudi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

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