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Vinothkumar v. State By

2019-10-16Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.10.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH Crl.O.P.No.27527 of 2019 Vinothkumar

...Petitioner

Vs 1.State by, The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagarasampatti Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to directing the 2nd respondent to complete the investigation and to file charge sheet in Crime No.104 of 2019. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Thiruvengadam For Respondents : Mr.C.Iyyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to complete the investigation and to file charge sheet in Crime No.104 of 2019.

2. By consent of both sides, this Criminal Original Petition is taken up for disposal.

3. Whenever any information in relation to commission of cognizable or non cognizable offence is received, the Police Officer shall adhere to the procedure contemplated under Sections 154 & 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code and after conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report under Section 173 of Cr.P.C. Such investigation under Chapter XII of the Criminal Procedure Code shall be completed without any unnecessary delay. The delay in filing a final report in the 1/2 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

present case is inordinate and unjustified. Hence, it would be appropriate to direct the Investigating Officer to file a final report within a stipulated time, if not already filed.

4. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.104 of 2019, pending on his file and file a final report, as expeditiously as possible.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is ordered accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagarasampatti Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

+1 cc to M/s.K.Thiruvengadam,Advocate Sr.No. 86251 AKM/21.11.19/2P-5C / Crl.O.P.No.27527 of 2019 2/2 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/