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Malathi v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC13 Apr 2016CRL OP/7822/2016

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Petitioner sought direction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to register a case after lodging a complaint on 11.11.2015. Court directed police to expedite pending inquiry in C.S.R.No.183 of 2016 and register case if cognizable offence made out, relying on Lalitha Kumari case.

What did the court decide?

Respondent directed to expedite enquiry in C.S.R.No.183 of 2016 and register a case if cognizable offence is made out.

Malathi Vs the Inspector of Police — Criminal Trial and Appeal | Madras HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 13.04.2016

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.MALA

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Crl.O.P.No.7822 of 2016

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Malathi .. Petitioner/De-facto Complainant

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Vs. State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Kadambathur Police Station, Thiruvallur District. .. Respondent/Complainant

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Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the respondent to register a case on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 11.11.2015 and investigate the same in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sasikumar
For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias
Addl. Public Prosecutor
O R D E R

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The petitioner has come forward with this petition seeking a direction to the respondent to register a case pertaining to the petitioner's complaint dated 11.11.2015.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent on 11.11.2015. But the respondent has not shown any interest to enquire the matter and register the case. Hence, the petitioner has come forward with this petition for the above stated relief.

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3.At this juncture, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that on the basis of the complaint lodged by the petitioner, enquiry is pending in C.S.R.No.183 of 2016.

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4.Considering the rival submissions made on both sides, on the basis of the complaint lodged by the petitioner, as enquiry is pending in C.S.R.No.183 of 2016, the respondent is https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ directed to expedite the enquiry and follow the dictum laid

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down in Lalitha Kumari vs. Govt. of U.P & others [2013 (4) Crimes 243 (SC) and register a case, if any cognizable offence is made out. The petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent for enquiry on 20.04.2016 along with the relevant documents.

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The Criminal Original Petition is disposed of with the above direction.

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kj Sd/-
Asst.Registrar

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/true copy/
Sub Asst. Registrar
To
1. The Inspector of Police,
Kadambathur Police Station,
Thiruvallur District.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai.
+ 1 cc to Mr.R.Sasikumar, Advocate Sr 23203
KR/15/4/16
Crl.O.P.No.7822 of 2016

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Malathi v. the Inspector of Police

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