Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/6430/2022disposed of

S. Lakshmi Priya v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-04-07Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6430 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6430 of 2022 S.Lakshmi Priya

...Petitioner/ Defacto

Complainant Vs.

The State Rep by its, The Inspector of Police, AWPS Samayanallur, Madurai District.

(Crime No.4/2021) ... Respondent Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C.to direct the respondent police to file the final report before the learned Judicial Magistrate court, Vadipatti, Madurai in respect of the FIR in Crime No. 4 of 2021 dated 09.02.2021 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this court. For Petitioner : Mr.AK.Azagarsami For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor (Criminal side) for R1

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondent police to file the final report before the learned Judicial Magistrate court, Vadipatti, Madurai in respect of the FIR in Crime No. 4 of 2021 dated 09.02.2021 within the time limit that may be 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6430 of 2022 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 in Crime No. 4 of 2021, pending on his file and file a final report, within a period of three months, from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS I) /TRUE COPY/ / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) PNM 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 Judicial Magistrate, Vadipatti.

2.The Inspector of Police, AWPS Samayanallur, Madurai District.

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

ORDER IN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.6430 of 2022 07.04.2022 MK/21.04.2022/2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2