Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/16289/2021disposed of

Muniyasamy v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

2022-02-25Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16289 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.02.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16289 of 2021 Muniyasamy ... Petitioner/ Defacto Complainant Vs State rep.by, The Sub Inspector of Police, Thalavaipuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

In Crime No.23/2021 ... Respondent/Complainant Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

to direct the respondents Police to complete the investigation in the case in crime No.23/2021 and file a final report within the stipulated period which this Court may deem fit and proper and thus render Justice.

For Petitioner : Mrs.M.Jothibasu For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct direct the respondent to file the Final Report in FIR No.23 of 2021 dated 21.01.2021 on the file of the respondent police within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the 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.16289 of 2021 4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No. 23 of 2021, pending on his file and file a final report, within a period of eight 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) PNM 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 Sub Inspector of Police, Thalavaipuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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

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