The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By, The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, v. P.S.Devika

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Crl.M.P.No.15903 of 2025 in 1.State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Thiruvallur District.

2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thiruvallur District.

... Petitioners Vs.

P.S.Devika ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C & 528 B.N.S, praying to grant for further period of six months time to complete the investigation and file the final report as per the direction given by this Court in its order made in Crl.M.P.No.18250 of 2024 in Crl.O.P.No.9366 of 2024.

For Petitioners :

Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Addl.Public Prosecutor (Crl.side) ***** 1/4

O R D E R

One Devika lodged a complaint against the accused persons, including a public servant.

2. Though Crime No.19 of 2021 was registered on 12.07.2021, no further action was taken. Hence, the petitioner filed Crl.O.P.No.9366 of 2024 seeking completion of the trial within the stipulated period.

3. By an order dated 15.07.2024, this Court directed the first respondent to complete the investigation and file a final report within a period of three months. Thereafter, the respondent filed a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition in Crl.M.P.No.18250 of 2024 seeking an extension of six months. By an order dated 21.12.2024, this Court granted six months' time.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl. Side) has now filed Crl.M.P.No.15903 of 2025 seeking a further extension of six months. He further submitted that the case was registered against three persons. A2 had filed an anticipatory bail application before this Court in Crl.O.P.No.19115 of 2021, dated 29.10.2021, and this Court directed the respondent to include the de-facto complainant in a bribery case, namely A4 and A5, who are also accused in this case. Thereafter, the investigation was 2/4

completed, the charge sheet was prepared, and it has now been sent for sanction under Section 19 of the P.C. Act. Immediately upon receipt of sanction, the charge sheet will be filed before the appropriate Court.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent to file the final report/charge sheet before the trial Court within two months from the date of receipt of sanction for prosecution. It is made clear that, in any event, the entire process shall be completed within a period of six months. No further extension of time will be granted.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 22.08.2025 nvi To

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Thiruvallur District.

2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thiruvallur District.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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