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S. Jerold v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC2 Dec 2020WP(MD)/12118/2020

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What is this about?

In this writ petition seeking transfer of an enquiry regarding a transaction-based crime, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, to transfer the petitioner's complaint to the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ramnad, for investigation.

What did the court decide?

The third respondent was directed to transfer the subject complaint to the file of the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ramnad.

S. Jerold Vs the Superintendent of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2020)

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W.P.(MD)No.12118 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 02.12.2020

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P.(MD)No.12118 of 2020

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S.Jerold ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, Economic Offences Wing, “A wing”, 3^rd Floor, Rajaji Bhavan,

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Besant Nagar, Chennai-600 090.

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2.The Superintendent of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, 73, Athikulam Main Road,

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Ramnad Reserved Line,

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Athikulam, Madurai 625 007.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram-623 504.

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4.The Inspector of Police, Paramakudi Town Police Station, Paramakudi 623 707. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to withdraw the petitioner's complaint on the file of the fourth respondent dated 28.07.2020 and transfer the same to the first respondent to conduct enquiry and dispose of the petitioner's representation sent to the first respondent dated 25.08.2020 or any other competent agency.

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For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.A.Robinson Government Advocate (Crl.side)

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O R D E R

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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2.This Writ Petition has been filed for transfer of enquiry. The petitioner is the complainant. He had lodged a complaint before the fourth respondent.

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

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W.P.(MD)No.12118 of 2020

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3.Considering the nature of the transaction, I am of the view that the matter has to be enquired into only by the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ramnad. Therefore, the third respondent is directed to transfer the subject mentioned complaint from the file of the fourth respondent and entrust the same to the file of the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ramnad, at the earliest.

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4.This Writ Petition is disposed of on these terms. No costs. Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(AD-I)

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// True Copy //

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/ /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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rmi

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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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To:

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, Economic Offences Wing, “A wing”, 3^rd Floor, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar, Chennai-600 090.

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2.The Superintendent of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, 73, Athikulam Main Road, Ramnad Reserved Line, Athikulam, Madurai 625 007.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram-623 504.

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4.The Inspector of Police, Paramakudi Town Police Station, Paramakudi 623 707. +1 CC to M/s.L. PRABHU, Advocate ( SR-23742[F] dated 02/12/2020 )

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ARK(CO) TR(16.12.2020) 2P 6C

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

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