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P.Thuropathai v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-08Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.02.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR P.Thuropathai ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Collectorate Office, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondent to complete investigation of the case in FIR No.36 of 2021 on the file of the respondent within stipulated time and to submit final report, within the period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Atham Ali For Respondent : Mr.SS.Madhavan Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking orders to direct the respondent to complete the investigation in the case in Crime No.36 of 2021 and file a final report before the concerned Court within the time 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. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent would submit that based on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the respondent police registered an FIR in Crime No.36 of 2021 and that investigation is pending and the accused is yet to be arrested. Hence, he seeks three months time to file a final report before the jurisdictional Magistrate Court.

4. Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), the respondent police is directed to complete 2/4

the investigation and file a final report in Crime No.36 of 2021 before the jurisdictional Magistrate Court, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

08.02.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No csm To 1.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Collectorate Office, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

csm Order made in Dated: 08.02.2023 4/4