Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17927/2021disposed of

P.Selvendran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-11-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

Crl.O.P(MD)No.17927 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.11.2021 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Crl.O.P(MD)No.17927 of 2021 P.Selvendran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettypatti Police Station, Theni District.

(Crime No.424 of 2021) ... Respondents Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondents to transfer the investigation from the 2nd respondent to any other independent agency. For Petitioner : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Addl. Public Prosecutor.

O R D E R

The petitioner's father was found dead under mysterious circumstances on 24.09.2021. It appears to be a case of accident. However, the persons who caused the accident have not been brought to book till date. Hence, the petitioner seeks transfer of investigation in Crime No.424 of 2021 registered on the file of the second respondent police station.

2.The FIR was registered as early as on 24.09.2021. Two months have elapsed. Therefore, the jurisdictional Deputy Superintendent of Police is directed to monitor the investigation. In any event, the final report shall be filed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.This criminal original petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P(MD)No.17927 of 2021 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 Judicial Magistrate, Theni.

2.Do Through The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Theni.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni. (For Complying the direction) 4.The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettypatti Police Station, Theni District.

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

+1 CC to M/s.S.C.HEROLD SINGH, Advocate ( SR-35584[F] dated 24/11/2021 ) Crl.O.P(MD)No.17927 of 2021 22.11.2021 RS (01.12.2021) 2P 8C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2