Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/10370/2020disposed of

S.Sivakumar v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-02-15Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.10370 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.02.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.10370 of 2020 S.Sivakumar ... Petitioner/Aggrieved person Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Austinpatti Police Station, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, C.B.C.I.D Wing, Madurai District.

...Respondents/Respondents

Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to transfer the investigation of the case in Crime No.1747 of 2020 from the file of the 2nd respondent to the file of the Inspector of Police, C.B.C.I.D Wing, Madurai District for proceeding with the same in an unbiased manner. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to transfer the investigation of the case in Crime No.1747 of 2020 from the file of the 2nd respondent to the file of the Inspector of Police, C.B.C.I.D Wing, Madurai District for proceeding with the same in an unbiased manner.

2. On the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the second respondent registered a F.I.R. in Crime No.1747 of 2020. Now, the investigation is almost completed and the respondent police is yet to file a final report. At this stage, if the investigation is transferred to the file of the third respondent, it would affect the entire investigation.

3. In view of the above, the transfer of investigation cannot be granted. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.10370 of 2020 dismissed. However, the second respondent is directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CRL) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Lm 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, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Austinpatti Police Station, Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, C.B.C.I.D Wing, Madurai District.

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

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