Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3527/2021allowed

Dhineshkumar.P v. The Deputy Inspector General

2021-02-24Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani2 pages

WP(MD)No.3527 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. THARANI WP(MD)No.3527 of 2021 P.Dhineshkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Trichy Zone, Trichy.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, Karur District.

4.Balakeerthi 5.Kumar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to give suitable directions to the third respondent to conduct fair investigation on the basis of the complaints given by the petitioner, dated 22.01.2021 and 25.01.2021 within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

By consent, this Writ Petition is taken for final hearing.

2. Mr.S.Chandrasekar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, accepts notice for the respondents 1 to 3.

3.This petition is filed for a writ of Mandamus to give a direction to the second respondent to give suitable instructions to the third respondent, to conduct fair investigation on the basis of the complaints given by the petitioner, dated 22.01.2021 and 25.01.2021 within a stipulated time.

4.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is working in a Financial Company, he was threatened by the fifth respondent with a knife and the fifth respondent took away Rs.2,500/- from the petitioner. The petitioner lodged a complaint https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

WP(MD)No.3527 of 2021 before the respondent police, but, no action was taken against the fifth respondent and prayed for the completion of the investigation. 5.On the side of the respondent police, it is stated that the complaint of the petitioner was registered as C.S.R.No.37 of 2021 and enquiry is going on.

6.In view of the submissions made by both the parties, this Court directs the respondent police to expedite the investigation and to file a final report within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P & A) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Ls 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 Deputy Inspector General of Police, Trichy Zone, Trichy.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station, Karur District.

+1 CC to M/s.S.GOKULRAJ, Advocate ( SR-7075[F] dated 24/02/2021 ) WP(MD)No.3527 of 2021 24.02.2021 ES(CO) TR(09.03.2021) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2