Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17193/2019disposed of

Chandran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2019-11-22Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17193 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.11.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17193 of 2019 Chandran

...Petitioner

Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Camp Office, Manapparai,Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Marungapuri Taluk,Trichy District.

4.The Sub Inspector of Police, Valanadu Police Station, Valanadu, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

(Crime No.117 of 2019) ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original petition filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure, to direct the respondents to conduct a fair investigation and also filed a final report in Crime No.117 of 2019, within stipulated period fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Ms.K.Vidhya For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Government Advocate(crl.side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to conduct a fair investigation and also filed a final report in Crime No.117 of 2019.

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

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.17193 of 2019 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.

4. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the fourth respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.117 of 2019 pending on his file and file the 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 (W) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) vsd To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Camp Office, Manapparai, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

4.The Sub Inspector of Police, Valanadu Police Station, Valanadu, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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

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