Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/1592/2018disposed of

P. Radhika, S/O.Patchaimal, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-02-02Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. RAJAMANICKAM Crl.O.P.(MD) No.1592 of 2018 P.Radhika ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendant of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari.

2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer: This Criminal Original petition is filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, to direct the 2nd respondent to register an FIR on the basis of the petitioner's complaint pending on the file of the second respondent in CSR.No.174 of 2017 dated 01.10.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Jeyaraj For Respondents : Mr.Prabhu Ramachandran Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to register a case, based upon the complaint given by the petitioner, dated 01.10.2017.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner's husband has caused cruelty by demanding dowry and hence, the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the second respondent on 01.10.2017 and CSR.No.174 of 2017 was issued, but, but, so far, no action has been taken.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents has submitted that the enquiry is still pending.

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4. Considering the aforesaid submissions, the second respondent is directed to expedite the enquiry and if the enquiry reveals any cognizable offence, then, he has to register a case within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and proceed in accordance with law.

5. With the aforesaid observations, the Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendant of Police, Kanyakumari District, Kanyakumari.

2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari District.

3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.R.Jeyaraj , Advocate in SR No. 45868 trp AE/JC/SAR1/19.02.2018/2P/5C Crl.O.P.(MD) No.1592 of 2018 02.02.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/