Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/4621/2022disposed of

Anil Marangoly Thomas v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-03-11Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.03.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2022 Anil Marangoly Thomas ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Thoothukudi District Crime No.28/2018.

... Respondents Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent to file the final report in Crime No.28 of 2018 on the file of the respondent police within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Manavalan For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the respondent to file the final report in Crime No.28 of 2018 on the file of the respondent police within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents. 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.

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4621 of 2022 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 four weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. Further the petitioner shall appear before the respondent police and co-operate for investigation. 5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) aav To

1. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Thoothukudi District

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

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