Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17013/2021disposed of

L.Mariya Arokiya Jegan v. The Inspector Of Police

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

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17013 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.17013 of 2021 L.Mariya Arokiya Jegan ... Petitioner/Complainant Vs.

1.State, represented by, The Inspector of Police, Vadacheri Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

(Crime No.78 of 2016).

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

(Crime No.78 of 2016).

... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the second respondent to file a final report in respect of the case in Crime No.78 of 2016 on the file of the second respondent within a stipulated period.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramasamy For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the second respondent to file a final report in respect of the case in Crime No.78 of 2016 on the file of the second respondent.

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.17013 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 second respondent to complete the investigation in Crime No.78 of 2016 pending on the file of the second 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 Inspector of Police, Vadacheri Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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

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