Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/4200/2023disposed of

B.Lakshmi Balan v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-03-07Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.03.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN B.Lakshmi Balan

...Petitioner/Defacto

Complainant's son Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Manalmelkudi Police Station, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, directing the respondent to file a final report in Crime No.133 of 2022 within a stipulated time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Mohan Gandhi.S.M.

For Respondent : Mr.R.Sureshkumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed, invoking Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking orders to direct the respondent file a final report in Crime No.133 of 2022 within a stipulated time frame fixed by this Court. 1/4

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 one Balasubramanian, the respondent police registered an FIR in Crime No.133 of 2022 and that the investigation is in progress. 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 the investigation and file a final report in Crime No.133 of 2022 before the jurisdictional Magistrate Court, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 07.03.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No Indu To 1.The Inspector of Police, Manalmelkudi Police Station, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN ,J.

Indu Order made in Dated: 07.03.2023 4/4