Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/7482/2022disposed of

M.Mariammal v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-04-22Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.7482 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.7482 of 2022 M.Mariammal ... Petitioner/Victim Vs The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

(Crime No.117/2021) ... Respondent/Complainant Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police station, Thoothukudi District to expedite the investigation in Cr.No.117/2021 on the file of the respondent and file the final report as early as possible within the time stipulation as prescribed by this Hon'ble Court.

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

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to to direct the Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police station, Thoothukudi District to expedite the investigation in Cr.No.117 of 2021 on the file of the respondent and file the final report as early as possible 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.

4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.7482 of 2022 in Crime No. 117 of 2021 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. Further the petitioner shall appear before the respondent police and cooperate for investigation. 5.

This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) aav To

1. The Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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

+1 CC to M/s.R. ANAND, Advocate ( SR-20664[F] dated 22/04/2022 ) Crl.O.P.(MD)No.7482 of 2022 22.04.2022 SRR(CO) KB(09.05.2022) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2