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R.Sathyanarayana v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC3 Sept 2019CRL OP/23571/2019

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What is this about?

This court disposed of a Crl.O.P. filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. regarding an inordinate delay in filing a final report. The judge directed the Investigating Officer to complete the investigation and file the final report within four weeks of receiving a copy of the order.

What did the court decide?

The 1st respondent police directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within four weeks from the date of receipt of the order.

R.Sathyanarayana Vs the Inspector of Police — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 03.09.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH

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Crl.O.P.No.23571 of 2019

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R.Sathyanarayana ...Petitioner

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The State, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Anti Land Grabbing Cell, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

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The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to direct the respondents to file the final report in Cr.No.DCB/ALGSC/25/2014 dated 19.11.2014 on the file of the 1^st respondent.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Palani For Respondents : Mr.C.Iyyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor O R D E R

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to file the final report in Cr.No.DCB/ALGSC/25/2014 dated 19.11.2014 on the file of the 1^st respondent.

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By consent of both sides, this Criminal Original Petition is taken up for disposal.

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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

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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 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.

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Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the 1^st respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No. DCB/ALGSC/25/2014, pending on his file and file a final report, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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This Criminal Original Petition is ordered accordingly.

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Sd/-
Assistant Registrar
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
To
1. The Inspector of Police,
District Crime Branch,
Anti Land Grabbing Cell,
Krishnagiri District,
Krishnagiri.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Krishnagiri District,
Krishnagiri.
3. The Public Prosecutor,
High Court of Madras.
+1 cc to M/s.G.Palani,Advocate Sr.No. 76458
AKM/27.09.19/2P- 5C /
AKM/06.11.19

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Crl.O.P.No.23571 of 2019

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R.Sathyanarayana v. the Inspector of Police

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