P. Sundarajan, v. Mr. S.Bala Murali,

Cont.P.No.291 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Cont.P.No.291 of 2025 P. Sundarajan .. Petitioner /versus/ Mr. S.Bala Murali, Inspector of Police, Kiliyanoor Police Station, Villupuram District.

.. Respondent PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Courts Act, pleased to punish the respondent under the provision of Contempt of Courts Act for wilful disobedience of the order of this Hon'ble Court dated 13.10.2023 in Crl.O.P.No. 23515 of 2023 For Petitioner : Mr.P.Arumugavel For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

On 13.10.2023, this Court directed the respondent to complete the investigation in Crime No.2154 of 2020 and file a final report within a period of four months. However, the said direction has not been complied by the respondent. Hence, the present contempt petition has been filed.

G.JAYACHANDRAN , J.

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2. On receipt of notice, the respondent filed an affidavit stating that the investigation in Crime No.2154 of 2020 has been completed and final report was filed on 08.05.2024. The same has been taken on file by the Judicial Magistrate, Vananur in C.C.No.34 of 2025 on 08.08.2024. Though there was a delay in complying with the order, since the direction has been substantially complied, there is no necessity to proceed against the respondent. Hence, this Contempt Petition is closed. 19.06.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rpl To 1.Mr. S.Bala Murali, Inspector of Police, Kiliyanoor Police Station, Villupuram District.

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