A.H.Subuhan Alahudeen v. Mrs. Sathyavani

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Dr.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN A.H.Subuhan Alahudeen ... Petitioner Vs.

Mrs.Sathyavani, The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch (DCB) Chengalpet District.

...Contemnor/Respondent Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 12 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, pleased to punish the Contemnor/respondent for the wilful and deliberate disobedience of the order dated 03.06.2024 made in Crl.O.P.No.10805 of 2024 passed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.M.K.Yukanth For Respondent :

Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This Court, on 03.06.2024, disposed the Criminal Original Petition No.10864 of 2024, with a direction that the respondent police shall complete the investigation within a period of two months and file final report. Since the final report not filed within the time prescribed, the above contempt petition is filed to take action against the respondent for not filing the final report in time.

2. The Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent respondent has filed counter-affidavit stating that there was delay in completing the investigation and therefore, final report could not be filed within the time prescribed. However, after re-examination of the defacto complainant and other witnesses, the final report filed before the Judicial Magistrate-II, Chengalpattu, on 10.04.2025 and same taken on file as C.C.No.316 of 2024 on 23.09.2025. Summons issued to the accused for appearance on 23.10.2025.

3. In view of the above facts, as narrated in the affidavit of the respondent, this Contempt Petition is closed. 26.09.2025 bsm 2/4

To,

1. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch (DCB) Chengalpet District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. 3/4

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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