Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/16886/2021disposed of

Rahumath Ameena v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-16Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16886 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16886 of 2021 Rahumath Ameena ... Petitioner/Defacto Complainant Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

(Crime No.375 of 2020).

... Respondents/Complainant Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondents to file a charge sheet in Crime No.375 of 2020 on the file of the third respondent police in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Dinesh Rao For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the respondents to file a charge sheet in Crime No.375 of 2020 on the file of the third respondent police. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 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 delay. The delay in filing a final report in the present case is inordinate and https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16886 of 2021 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 third respondent to complete the investigation in Crime No.375 of 2020 pending on the file of the third respondent and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this order.

5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ps Note :

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Keelakarai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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