Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/14095/2021disposed of

Elavarasan@Elasu v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-09-22Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.14095 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.09.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Crl.O.P.(MD) No.14095 of 2021 Elavarasan @ Elasu ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs.

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

... 1st Respondent 2.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

(Cr. No.1202 of 2020) ... 2nd Respondent/Complainant PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondent to conduct the speedy investigation in Crime No.1202 of 2020 for the offence under Section 25(1B)(b) of Arms Act pending on the file of the 2nd respondent and to file the final report. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Karuppasamy Pandiyan For Respondent : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This petition is filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondent to conduct the speedy investigation in Crime No.1202 of 2020 for the offence under Section 25(1B)(b) of Arms Act pending on the file of the 2nd respondent and to file the final report.

2.The petitioner is the accused No.1 in Crime No.1202 of 2020 which was registered for the offences punishable under Section 25 (1B)(b) of Arms Act. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that since the petitioner is involved in other cases, he seeks speedy disposal of this case.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondent would submit that within 3 months, investigation will be completed and the final report will be filed before the concerned court. 4.Recording the submission and accepting the request made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side), there shall be a direction to the respondent to complete the investigation and file a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.14095 of 2021 find report within a period of 3 (three) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. After filing final report before the concerned court, compliance report must be submitted to the Registry.

5.This petition is disposed of, accordingly.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) TM 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, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

Copy to The Section Officer, Criminal Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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