Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/6778/2023disposed of

R.Nalini v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-04-13Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 13.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN R.Nalini ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District at Nagercoil.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thuckalay Police Station, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to transfer the investigation from the third respondent to any other competent officer preferably a women officer by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2023 to conduct the proper enquiry within the stipulated period as mentioned by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Aravinthan For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan, Additional Public Prosecutor.

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ORDER

This criminal original petition has been filed to transfer the investigation from the third respondent to any other competent officer preferably a women officer by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2023 to conduct the proper enquiry within the stipulated period as mentioned by this Court. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner lodged a complaint on 03.02.2023 before the respondents. However, no action has been taken till now. Hence, the petitioner filed the present petition. 3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the complaint was given by the petitioner as counter blast to the complaint given as against the petitioner's husband by the one Jegan. However, the complaint given by the petitioner is now enquired and the petitioner appeared before the respondents for enquiry.

4.In view of the above, the respondents are directed to complete the enquiry within a period of one month from the date of 2/4

receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioner is aggrieved over the outcome of the enquiry, she is at liberty to workout her remedy before the appropriate forum. Absolutely there is no ground to transfer the investigation.

5.In the result, this criminal original petition is disposed of. 13.04.2023 Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No gns To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District at Nagercoil.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thuckalay Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN, J gns 13.04.2023 4/4