Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/13712/2022disposed of

Chandramohan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2024-02-15Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Crl.O.P.(MD) No.13712 of 2022 Dr.Chandramohan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Madurai, Madurai District. ...Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to transfer the investigation in Crime No.18 of 2022 pending on the file of the second respondent to the file of the third respondent with a direction to investigate into the matter and file charge sheet in accordance with law.

For petitioner : Mr.M.Ajmal Khan Senior counsel for Mr.J.Sulthan Basha 1/5

For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan Additional Public Prosecutor O RDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to transfer the investigation in Crime No.18 of 2022 pending on the file of the second respondent to the file of the third respondent and direct the third respondent to investigate the matter and file charge sheet in accordance with law.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the defacto complainant and initially, he made a complaint before the District Crime Branch, Madurai. Thereafter, it was transferred to the second respondent Police and the same was taken on file in Crime No.18 of 2022 for the offence punishable under Sections 120(b), 406, 420 and 34 IPC. However, there is no progress in the investigation. Hence, this Petition has been filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner further submits that the petitioner is ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, it would suffice if this Court directs the second respondent Police to 2/5

conclude the investigation within a reasonable time.

4. Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court directs the second respondent Police to conclude the investigation in Crime No.18 of 2022 and file a charge sheet within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 15.02.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ssb To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Madurai, Madurai District.

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

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M.DHANDAPANI. J.

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