Madras High CourtCRL OP/8762/2016disposed of

C.Mahalingam 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.8762 of 2016 C.Mahalingam .. Petitioner Vs.

1.State rep. by The Commissioner of Police Office of Commissioner of Police Veppery, Chennai-600 007.

2.The Inspector of Police Team-II EDF Central Crime Branch Veppery, Chennai-600 007.

.. Respondents 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 11.04.2016 and investigate the same in accordance with law.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Babu Muthu Meeran 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 11.04.2016. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondents on 11.04.2016. 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 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.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS VII ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar kj To 1.The Commissioner of Police Office of Commissioner of Police Veppery, Chennai-600 007.

2.The Inspector of Police Team-II EDF Central Crime Branch Veppery, Chennai-600 007.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

1 cc to Mr.M. Babu Muthu Meeran, Advocate, SR. 26400 Crl.O.P.No.8762 of 2016 UG (CO) kk 17/5 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/