M.Rajeshwari v. The Deputy Inspector General Of Police
W.P (MD).No. 18960 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.09.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P (MD).No. 18960 of 2019 M.Rajeshwari .. Petitioner Vs.
1. The Deputy Inspector of Police Tirunelveli District
2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Tirunelveli District
3. The Inspector of Police Town Police Station Tirunelveli District .. Respondents Prayer : This petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus or order or direction to direct the respondents to complete the investigation after recovering the petitioners jewel weighing about 66.230 grams and to file the final report within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honourable Court.
For Petitioner : Mrs.P.Jeesi Jeeva Priya For Respondents : Mr.R.Anandharaj No.1 to 3 Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
The Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to complete the investigation after recovering the petitioners jewel weighing about 66.230 grams and to file the final report
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents. 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P (MD).No. 18960 of 2019 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.
4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.103 of 2019 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of three months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.
5. With the above observation, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) aav To
1. The Deputy Inspector of Police Tirunelveli District
2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Tirunelveli District
3. The Inspector of Police Town Police Station Tirunelveli District +1 CC to M/s.P. JESSI JEEVAPRIYA, Advocate ( SR-85236[F] dated 05/09/2019 ) W.P (MD).No.18960 of 2019 04.09.2019 KM/(19.09.2019) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2