Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17065/2021disposed of

Ibrahim(Ganesan) v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

2022-01-19Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17065 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.01.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Crl.O.P(MD)No.17065 of 2021 and Crl.M.P.(MD)No.9241 of 2021 1.Ibrahim (Ganesan) 2.Muthukumar 3.Munnodi Thamilan 4.Suyampulingam 5.Samuthirakani 6.Salabi(Indumathi) @ Salha Beevi 7.Lakshmi @ Muthulakshmi 8.Manikakani 9.Jayanthi 10.Madathi ... Petitioners / Accused Nos.1 to 10 Vs 1.The State rep. by Sub Inspector of Police, Arumuganeri Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

(Crime No.299 of 2020) ... 1st Respondent/Complainant 2.Humayoon ... 2nd Respondent/Defacto Complainant PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure, to quash the FIR in Crime No.299 of 2020, dated 07.09.2020 pending on the file of the first respondent police.

For Petitioners : Mr.C.Christopher For R1 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R2 : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17065 of 2021

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to quash the FIR.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) brought to my notice that on 07.12.2021, the learned Magistrate himself had discharged the accused on the ground that no cogent reason was given for the delay in laying the final report after the expiry of the limitation. It was also noted that the prosecution failed to seek extension of time. It has been specifically observed that discharge of the accused will have the effect of acquittal.

3. Recording the subsequent development, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi Note:

In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To 1.The Sub Inspector of Police, Arumuganeri Police Station, Thoothukudi District 2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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