Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/3937/2016disposed of

Rajan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-03-18Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH Crl.O.P.(MD) No.3937 of 2016 Rajan ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Surandai, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: This petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondents to register the case given by the petitioner, dated 18.02.2016.

For Petitioner :Mr.S.Selvakumar For Respondents :Mr.K.V.Rajarajan, G.A.(Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this criminal original petition, under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking direction upon the respondents to register a case, based on his complaint, dated 18.02.2016

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents.

3. It is seen that the complaint, dated 18.02.2016, has been sent by post and therefore the petitioner is directed to go in person and lodge a fresh complaint containing the same contents as found in the complaint, dated 18.02.2016, to the 3rd respondent Police. On receipt of such complaint, the 3rd respondent is directed to expedite the enquiry and complete the same within a period of one month from the date of receipt of the fresh complaint. During the course of enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, the respondent Police shall take action in accordance with the law https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

laid down by the Hon'ble Apex Court in Lalitha Kumari vs. Govt. of U.P & others [2013 (4) Crimes 243 (SC). In case of closure of the complaint, a copy of the closure report be furnished to the petitioner within a week of such closure. On receipt of the same, it is open to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law.

4. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

Sd/ Assistant Registrar (W) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Surandai, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. +1CC to S.Selvakumar, Advocate in Sr.No.16158 CN/AN-MP/1.4.2016/2P-6C Crl.O.P.(MD) No.3937 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/