Vasanth David v. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.36339 of 2024 Vasanth David ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anna Nagar Range, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.

2. The Assistant Foreigner's Regional Registration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, Chennai International Airport, Chennai - 600 027.

2. The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to recall the lookout circular issued by the first respondent vide reference No.95/DC/AN/CAMP/2024 dated 23.03.2024 against the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ramamurthy For Respondents For R1 & R3 : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R2 : Mr.A.Anuradha Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction to direct the first respondent to with draw the lookout circular issued as against the petitioner.

2.

On instruction, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A19 in Crime No.90 of 2024 registered on the file of the third respondent for the offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 294(b), 506(ii) 120(B) of IPC and Section 25(1-A) of Arms Act, 1959 and the investigation is still pending. Since there is an apprehension that the petitioner will leave India, in order to complete the investigation in Crime No.90 of 2024, the lookout circular has been issued. 3.

Considering the above submissions, the direction sought for in this petition cannot be granted. However, the third respondent is

directed to complete the investigation in Crime No.90 of 2024 and file final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order before the concerned Court, if not already filed. 4.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

10.02.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts To

1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anna Nagar Range, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.

2. The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

rts and W.M.P.No.36339 of 2024 10.02.2025