Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/12278/2019disposed of

S. Anandh v. The Inspector Of Police

2019-09-03Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12278 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.09.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12278 of 2019 S.Anandh ... Petitioner/ Accused 2 Vs 1.The Inspector of Police, Samayanallur Police Station, Madurai District.

Crime No.120 of 2015 ... Respondent 2.Panchavarnam ... Respondent/ Defacto Complainant Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent to expedite the investigation in Crime No.120 of 2015, on the file of the respondent and file final report within a time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi For R-1 : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to expedite the investigation in Crime No.120 of 2015, on the file of the respondent and file final report. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) for the first respondent. 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 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.

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12278 of 2019 4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.120 of 2015, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, Samayanallur Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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