Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/110/2019disposed of

Muthukumar v. The Inspector Of Police

2019-10-25Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.110 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.10.2019 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.110 of 2019 Muthukumar ... Petitioner/Defacto Complainant Vs.

The State rep by its Inspector of Police, B2, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

(Crime No.421/2015) ... Respondent/Complainant Prayer:

Criminal Original Petition filed under section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondent to expedite the investigation in Crime No.421 of 2015 on the file of the respondent and file final report within a time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sundarapandian For Respondent : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed to direct the respondent to expedite the investigation in Crime No.421 of 2015 on the file of the respondent and file final report within a time fixed by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) appearing for the respondent.

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.110 of 2019 4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.421 of 2015 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of two weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.Inspector of Police, B2, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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