M.Karuppiah v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN M.Karuppiah .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Avaniyapuram, Madurai City.

3.The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai District.

(Crime No.523 of 2023) 4.The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Madurai.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code to transfer the investigation in Crime No.523 of 2023 on the file of the 3rd

respondent and entrust the same to the 4th respondent herein for proper investigation.

For Petitioner :

Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents :

Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition is filed to transfer the investigation in Crime No.523 of 2023 on the file of the 3rd respondent and entrust the same to the 4th respondent herein for proper investigation. 2.Though this petition has been filed seeking transfer of investigating, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that a direction may be issued to the respondent to complete the trial within the time stipulated by this Court. The grievance of the petitioner is that the accused persons are freely roaming in the society and no steps have been taken by the respondent to secure the accused.

3. Learned Government Advocate submitted that since the petitioner's son-in-law is in abroad, there is a delay in the investigation progress. Within a period of three months file report, investigation will be completed and final report will be filed.

4. In view of the above submission, the respondent police is directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioner is aggrieved over the filing of the final report, he is at liberty to work out remedy through appropriate proceedings.

5. With this direction and liberty, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

20.12.2023 NCC :

Yes/No Index :

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G.ILANGOVAN, J.

pnn To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Avaniyapuram, Madurai City.

3.The Inspector of Police, Avaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai District. (Crime No.523 of 2023) 4.The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Madurai.

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

Dated : 20.12.2023