G.Selvaraj v. The Additional Director General Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.10.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P.(MD)No.24390 of 2024 and WMP(MD)Nos.20712 & 20713 of 2024 G.Selvaraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Crime Branch-Criminal Investivation Department, Police Training Complex, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department, Commissioner Office Campus, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

3.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Collectorate, Virudhunagar Post & District.

4.The Chief General Manager, Local Head Office, Circle Top House, No.16, College Lane, Chennai-600 006.

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5.The Zonal Manager, State Bank of India, Madhuram Complex, No.2, Melur Main Road, Ramaond Reserve Line, Madurai-625 002.

6.The Branch Manager, Door No.174, State Bank of India, Near Kamaraj Nagar Bus Stop, Dhalavaipuram Post, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

7.The Branch Manager, Canara Bank, Dhalavaipuram Polst, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virdhunagar District.

8.The Branch Manager, Punjab National Bank, Rajapalayam Post-626 117, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to complete the effective investigation and find out the miscreants involved in the Crime No.8 of 2023 within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court and to file final report within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R7 : Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh 2/5

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to complete the effective investigation and find out the miscreants involved in the Crime No.8 of 2023 within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court and to file final report within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3, would submit that this case involves online fraud. The money was routed through various accounts throughout India, covering many States. Therefore, it takes a little time to cover to unearth the money. The CCTV footage and other details from the bank are also sought. The investigation is in progress, and the same would be conducted as expeditiously as possible.

3. Recording the above submission of the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to complete the investigation within a period of six 3/5

months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 18.10.2024 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No dss To 1.The Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Crime Branch-Criminal Investivation Department, Police Training Complex, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083.

2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crime Cell, Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department, Commissioner Office Campus, Vepery, Chennai-600 007.

3.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Collectorate, Virudhunagar Post & District.

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

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY , J dss Order made in W.P.(MD)No.24390 of 2024 and WMP(MD)Nos.20712 & 20713 of 2024 Dated : 18.10.2024 5/5