V.Manickam v. State by
Case brief
What is this about?
This court dismissed a petition to quash an FIR under Section 190 CrPC, holding that the FIR discloses prima facie offence and warrants investigation. The police is directed to file a final report within three months.
What did the court decide?
Directs the police to complete investigation and file final report within three months; petitions disposed.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.02.2019
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
Crl.O.P.No.536 of 2019 and
Crl.M.P.No.375 of 2019
V.Manickam ... Petitioner
Vs.
- State, represented by
The Inspector of Police,
CCB Team-XVII. A, Chennai
(Crime No.512 of 2018)
- Mr.C.V.Mohan ... Respondents
Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, praying to call for the records in Crime No.512 of 2018 in the file of the Inspector of Police, CCB Team – XVII.A, Chennai and quash the same.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Criminal Original Petition seeking quashing of the FIR can be allowed on the petitioner’s claim of being a bona fide purchaser.
Whether the High Court can interfere with the investigation when the FIR discloses prima facie commission of a cognizable offence.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Manickam
- respondent
State, represented by The Inspector of Police, CCB Team-XVII. A, Chennai
- respondent
Mr.C.V.Mohan
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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