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R.Markandan, v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC13 Apr 2018CRL OP(MD)/5654/2018

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What is this about?

An Criminal Original Petition was filed to direct police to register a case. The court directed the police to expedite the pending enquiry within two weeks, take action if an offence is made out, and furnish a closure report if applicable.

What did the court decide?

The second respondent police is directed to expedite the enquiry within two weeks and furnish a closure report within a week if the complaint is closed.

R.Markandan, Vs the Superintendent of Police — Criminal Trial and Appeal | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.04.2018

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5654 of 2018

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R.Markandan : Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.

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The State, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District. : Respondents

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Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., praying to direct the 2^nd respondent to register the F.I.R., based on the complaint given by the petitioner, dated 20.02.2018 in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar

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For Respondents : Mr.Prabu Ramachandran Government Advocate (Criminal side)

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O R D E R

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This petition has been filed to direct the 2^nd respondent to register a case on the basis of the petitioner's complaint, dated 20.02.2018.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the State and perused the materials placed on record.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner lodged a complaint on 20.02.2018 before the respondent police. As there was no case registered on the said complaint, the petitioner has come up with this petition.

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The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) on instructions, would submit that the petition enquiry is pending before the 2^nd respondent police.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 5. In view of the above said submission the 2^nd respondent police is directed to expedite the enquiry and complete the same

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within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of the copy of this order. During the course of enquiry, if any cognizable offence is made out, the 2^nd respondent police shall take action in accordance with law. In case of closure of the complaint, a copy of the closure report shall be furnished to the petitioner within a week of such closure. On receipt of the same, it is open to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law.

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With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of .

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS-III)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. +1cc to Mr.J.Anandkumar, Advocate Sr.No.61312 PJL VB/KKR/SAR1/24.04.2018/2P/5C CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5654 of 2018 13.04.2018

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R.Markandan, v. the Superintendent of Police

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