Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/5091/2022disposed of

M.Kamaladevi v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-03-18Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.5091 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P (MD) No.5091 of 2022 M.Kamaladevi ... Petitioner/defacto complainant Vs

1. The Inspector of Police, Adhiramapattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

(In Crime No.166 of 2015) ... Respondent/Complainant

2. Ganesan

3. Sundaravalli

4. Shenbagasundari ... Respondents/Accused No 1 to 3 PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the 1st respondent to expedite the investigation in the above case in Crime No.166/2015 dated 03/05/2015 and file a final report within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.N.Raja Mohamed For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor for R1

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to to direct the first respondent to file final report in Crime No.166 of 2015 on the file of the first respondent. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the first 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.5091 of 2022 4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the first respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.166 of 2015 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 (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias To

1. The Inspector of Police, Adhiramapattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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