Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1383/2026disposed of

Vijayakumar v. The State Represented By

2026-03-11Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Writ Petition Crl.(MD)No.1383 of 2026 and W.M.P.Crl.(MD).No.338 of 2026 Vijayakumar ..Petitioner Vs 1.The State rep., by The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The Inspector of Police, Economic Offences Wings, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

3.Shajahan ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026 and to pass an order of change of investigation regarding Crime No.1 of 2025 pending on the file of the second respondent through any other investigation officer or investigation. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Cenil For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

ORDER

Seeking direction to the first respondent to transfer of investigation in Crime No.1 of 2025 from the file of the second respondent to any other investigation officer or investigation by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026, this Writ Petition is filed. 2.Since no adverse order is likely to be passed against the third respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

3.When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor pointed out that the petitioner is an accused No.8 in the aforesaid crime and also insisted the fact that an accused do not have any right to choose the investigation agency.

4.In view of the same, this Court hereby directs the second respondent to conclude the investigation in Crime No.1 of 2025 as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and further, directs to report the progress of the investigation every Friday to the Superintendent of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Chennai. The Superintendent of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Chennai, is directed to 2/4

monitor the ongoing investigation which is being conducted by the second respondent and ensure proper conclusion of the investigation. 5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 11.03.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes Rmk To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Chennai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Economic Offences Wings, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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