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Mohamedashifali v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

2023-01-27Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.01.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Mohamedashifali ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by The Sub Inspector of Police, Cumbum Police Station, Theni.

(Crime No.407 of 2022) ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.407 of 2022 and to file charge sheet within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Karthikeyan For Respondent : Mr.SS.Madhavan Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.407 of 2022 and to file charge sheet within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent.

3. Whenever any information in relation to commission of cognizable or non-cognizable offence is received, the police officer shall adhere to the procedure contemplated under Sections 154 & 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code and after conducting necessary enquiry/ investigation, file final report under Section 173 of Cr.P.C. Such investigation under Chapter XII of the Criminal Procedure Code shall be completed without any unnecessary delay. Hence, it would be 2/4

appropriate to direct the Investigating Officer to file a final report within a stipulated time, if not already filed.

4. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.407 of 2022, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of six months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this order.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 27.01.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No csm To 1.The Sub Inspector of Police, Cumbum Police Station, Theni.

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

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA ,J.

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