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K.Srinivasan v. The Superintendent of police

Madras HC3 Sept 2019CRL OP(MD)/12281/2019

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the respondent police to complete the investigation in a specific crime and file a final report within eight weeks, citing inordinate delay and the requirements under the Criminal Procedure Code.

What did the court decide?

Directed respondent police to complete investigation in Crime No.53 of 2019 and file final report within eight weeks.

K.Srinivasan Vs The Superintendent of police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2019)

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12281 of 2019

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.09.2019 CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12281 of 2019

K.Srinivasan

... Petitioner

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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3.State, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Peravurani Police Station, Thanjavur District. (In Crime No.53 of 2019) ... Respondents

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Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent police to expedite the investigation in Crime No.53 of 2019, dated 21.03.2019, on the file of the 3^rd respondent police and file the final report within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this court.

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For Petitioner : M/S.B.Sudha Sathyanath For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Government Advocate (Crl. side)

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ORDER

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent police to expedite the investigation in Crime No.53 of 2019, dated 21.03.2019, on the file of the 3^rd respondent police and file the final report.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) for the respondents.

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3.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 under Section 173 of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12281 of 2019

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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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4.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.53 of 2019, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of eight weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

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This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-III)

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/TRUE COPY/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

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2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Peravurani Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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+1 CC to M/s.B. SUTHASATHYANANTH, Advocate ( SR-84794[F] dated 03/09/2019 )

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.12281 of 2019 03.09.2019

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JM/17.09.2019/2P/6C

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

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