COURT observed petitioner's counsel claimed matter resolved but second respondent absent. Governed Advocate noted investigation complete. COURT directed police to summon complainant to verify compromise. Petition disposed accordingly.
Police summoned to check for compromise; if resolved, no final report needed; otherwise proceed with case.
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CRL OP(MD). No.9822 of 2016
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 22.01.2020
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
Crl.O.P.(MD)No.9822 of 2016 and Crl.M.P.(MD)No.4945 of 2016
Justin Babu
... Petitioner/Accused No.1
-vs-
2.Lakshmi ... Respondents/Defacto
PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to call for the records in Crime No.247 of 2014 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Palavoor Police Station, Tirunelveli District and quash the same.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jeyakumar
For R1 : Mr.A.Robinson, Government Advocate(Crl.side)
For R2 : No appearance
O R D E R
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed for quashing the impugned First Information Report in Crime No.247 of 2014 on the file of the first respondent.
2.When the matter was taken up for final disposal, the learned counsel for the petitioner states that the issue has already been resolved between the parties. But then there is no appearance on behalf of the second respondent before this Court. The learned counsel for the petitioner also expressed his difficulties in reaching out to the petitioner. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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3.On the other hand, the learned Government Advocate submitted that the investigation is over and the final report is also ready.
Assistant Registrar (AD-II)
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the First Information Report should be quashed given that the issue between parties appears resolved.
Whether the investigation should be allowed to proceed in the absence of a clear statement regarding the compromise.
How the Court should direct the police regarding the final status of the matter before filing a final report.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Justin Babu
The State Represented by The Inspector of Police, Palavoor Police Station, Tirunelveli District
Lakshmi
G.R.Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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