Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/2560/2020disposed of

Thenmozhi v. The Inspector Of Police

2020-02-13Honourable Mrs Justice T. Krishnavalli (Retd.)2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.2560 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.02.2020

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THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.KRISHNAVALLI CRL.O.P (MD) No. 2560 of 2020 Thenmozhi ... Petitioner/Defacto Complainant Vs The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the Respondent to file the charge sheet in Crime No.28 of 2018 within the period stipulated by this Court . For Petitioner : Mr.H. Velavadhas For Respondent : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the Respondent to file the charge sheet in Crime No.28 of 2018 within the period stipulated by this Court .

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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. The delay in filing a final report in the present case is inordinate and unjustified. Hence, it would be 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.28 of 2018, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of One month from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

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Crl.O.P.(MD) No.2560 of 2020 5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ksa To

1. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

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

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