Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/9776/2021disposed of

Mallika Venugopal v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-07-22Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.07.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Mallika Venugopal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, 2.The Inspector of Police, G-1, Town Police Station, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, CBCID, 4.The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondents to complete the investigation in Crime No.193 of 2017 dated 04.07.2017 and to file final report within the time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar For R1 to R4 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to complete the investigation in Crime No.193 of 2017 dated 04.07.2017 and to file final report within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that a specific direction has been issued by this Court in Crl.O.P.(MD)NO.3821 of 2019 dated 13.03.2021. While transferring the case, this Court issued another direction to the third respondent to cause a proper investigation of the case. In pursuance thereof, investigation has been transferred 1/3

to the third respondent herein. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, after transfer, there is no progress even though he appeared before the third respondent for several times.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the son-in-law of the petitioner and the accused in this case were partners in respect of which the alleged occurrence took place. The son-in-law of the petitioner has also given a complaint that is also pending investigation. He would further submit that the accused in this case are residing in North India and the petitioner has not shared information about the whereabouts and as well as the documentary evidence which are available with him in connection with the occurrence.

4. Even though the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has appeared before the Enquiry Officer several times but in spite of that there is no progress, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that so far 50 witnesses have been examined and he requests 6 months time to complete the investigation and file a final report.

5. Considering the oldness of the matter as well as the fact that the accused are North Indians, this Court grants 6 months time to the second respondent to complete the investigation and file a final report before the concerned court. After filing a final report, compliance report shall be sent to the Registry.

6. With the above direction, this petition is disposed of. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) CM Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, 2/3

2.The Inspector of Police, G-1, Town Police Station, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, CBCID, 4.The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.9776 of 2021 22.07.2021 RK (03.08.2021) 3P 6C 3/3