Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/16686/2019disposed of

P. Paulkannan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2019-11-15Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

CRL.O.P (MD) No. 16686 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.11.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P (MD) No. 16686 of 2019 P. Paulkannan ... Petitioner Vs

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

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

(Crime No.50 of 2018) ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the second respondent to expedite and complete the investigation and to file a final report in connection with Crime No.50 of 2018 on the file of the second respondent under the supervision of the first respondent within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. B. Vinothkumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, G.A. (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This petition is filed to to direct the second respondent to expedite and complete the investigation and to file a final report in connection with Crime No.50 of 2018 on the file of the second respondent under the supervision of the first respondent within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

CRL.O.P (MD) No. 16686 of 2019 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 respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.50 of 2018, pending on his file and file a final report, within a period of Four 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 (records) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) ksa To

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

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

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

+1 CC to Mr.B.VINOTH KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-98691[F] dated 15/11/2019 ) Order made in CRL.O.P (MD) No.16686 of 2019 15.11.2019 MK (03.12.2019) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2