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R.Akilan v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC6 Jul 2021CRL OP/31730/2019

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought quashing of criminal proceedings via Section 482 CrPC, arguing factual grounds needed evidence appreciation unsuitable for interim interference. Court refused quashing but directed police to expedite investigation within four weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directed investigating police to expedite and complete investigation within four weeks from receipt of order.

R.Akilan Vs the Inspector of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 06.07.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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Crl.O.P.No.31730 of 2019 and Crl.M.P.No.17372 of 2019

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R.Akilan, M/40 years, S/o.Ramalingam

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... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Inspector of Police,(Crime) R-3, Ashok Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

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2.Mr.P.Sundaresan

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...Respondents

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Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to call for the records in Crime No.354 of 2019 on the file of the Inspector of Police, R-3 Ashok Nagar Police Station, Chennai and quash the same.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Murugendran For Respondent : Mr.C.E.Pratap Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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O R D E R

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The petitioner has filed this petition seeking to call for the records in Crime No.354 of 2019 on the file of the Inspector of Police, R-3 Ashok Nagar Police Station, Chennai and quash the same..

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The grounds raised by the counsel for the petitioner is all factual in nature and it requires appreciation of evidence and this Court cannot decide the same in exercise of its jurisdiction under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code. It is left open to the petitioner to raise all the grounds before the Investigating Officer and the same shall be considered on its own merits and in accordance with law. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the proceedings pending before the 1^st respondent Police.

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

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3.It is now represented by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the law enforcing agency to expedite the investigation and complete the same as early as possible.

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4.In view of the above, this Court directs the 1^st respondent Police, to expedite the investigation in Crime No.354 of 2019 and complete the same, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5.With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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-s/d-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-IX)

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True Copy

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Sub-Assistant Registrar

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msrm

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The Inspector of Police,(Crime)

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R-3, Ashok Nagar Police Station,

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Chennai.

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The Public Prosecutor,

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Madras High Court.

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Crl.O.P.No.31730 of 2019

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SMI(CO)

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SP(09/08/2021)

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R.Akilan v. the Inspector of Police

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