Madras High CourtCRL OP/9042/2016disposed of

B.Tony Prince v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-04-28Honourable Ms. Justice R.Mala2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.04.2016 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA Crl.O.P.No.9042 of 2016 B.Tony Prince S/o.B.Benson Secretary, Advisory Committee & other Members of Advisory Committee, T.E.L.C. Adaikalanathar Church, Purasawalkam, Chennai - 600 007.

.. Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, G-1 Vepery Police Station, Chennai - 600 007.

.. Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent to register the complaint pending in C.S.R.No.192 of 2016 dated 12.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.C.Durairaj For Respondent : 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 respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 12.04.2016.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent on 12.04.2016, for which, C.S.R.No.192/2016 has been assigned. 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.

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3. At this juncture, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that on the basis of the complaint given by the petitioner, petition enquiry in C.S.R.No.192/2016 is pending.

4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides, on the basis of the complaint made by the petitioner, as enquiry is pending in C.S.R.No.192/2016, 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 police on 06.05.2016 for enquiry.

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

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS IV ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar cse To 1.The Inspector of Police, G-1 Vepery Police Station, Chennai - 600 007.

2.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

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