Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/7485/2024disposed of

Stephen Arokiyaraj v. The Inspector Of Police

2024-05-22Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.05.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Stephen Arokiyaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Kanakiliyanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

(Crime No.103/2023) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, praying to direct the respondent herein to investigate the case in Cr.No.103 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police and file a final report before the concerned Judicial Magistrate within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.M.Karunakaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Manikandan, Government Advocate [Crl. Side] 1/5

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to complete the investigation and to file the final report in Crime No.103 of 2023, pending on the file of the respondent police. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate [Crl. Side] 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. 2/5

4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.103 of 2023, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of three [3] months from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of, accordingly. 22.05.2024 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No MR 3/5

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Kanakiliyanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J.

MR Order made in Dated: 22.05.2024 5/5