Nirmala R v. The Additional Director General Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.04.2024 CORAM :

THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI R.Nirmala ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Head Quarters, Ashok Pillar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Head Quarters, Ashok Pillar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

3.The Inspector of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Special Team, Trichy District.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to conduct enquiry and to investigate the complaint of the petitioner dated 25.03.2024 in accordance with law within a stipulated time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Jeyakumaran For Respondents : Mr.P.Kottaichamy Government Advocate (Crl. side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner, who is said to have been the victim, claims that she has deposited some amount in Elfin Group of Company. As against the Elfin Group of Company, Economic Offences Wing, Trichy, has already registered 16 cases. The case of the petitioner is that she is the victim in this case and therefore, she has to be added as a witness in this case.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) for the respondents police submits that the investigation is in preliminary stage and at the time of filing final report, this would be considered and if required, this petitioner would be arrayed as a witness.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) for the respondents police.

4. The grievance of the petitioner in this writ petition is that she is a victim and she is a necessary witness in the prosecution to be initiated as against the accused. The respondents police have not concluded the investigation in this case. At the time of filing of final report, the case of the petitioner shall also be considered and depending upon the necessity, she has to be added as a witness.

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5. With the above observation, this Writ Petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

15.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes sji To 1.The Additional Director General of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Head Quarters, Ashok Pillar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Head Quarters, Ashok Pillar, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

3.The Inspector of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Special Team, Trichy District.

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

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B.PUGALENDHI,J sji Order made in 15.04.2024 4/4