Dismissed

N.Thangapandi v. State Rep by

Madras HC24 Feb 2022CRL OP/2960/2022

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In a Criminal Original Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the Madras High Court directed the police to complete the investigation in a pending crime and file a final report within four months from the date of receipt of the order, citing inordinate delay.

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Direction to the respondent police to complete investigation in Crime No.677 of 2021 and file a final report within four months.

N.Thangapandi Vs State Rep by — Criminal Trial and Appeal | Madras HC (2022)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 24.02.2022

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA

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Crl.O.P.No.2960 of 2022

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N.Thangapandi ...Petitioner

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State:The Inspector of Police(Crime), R-1, Mambalam Police Station, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. ...Respondent

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Prayer:Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct the respondent/police to complete the investigation and file a final report in Crime No.677 of 2021 pending on the file of the respondent namely the Inspector of Police, R1, Mambalam Crime Police Station, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ganesan

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For Respondent : Mr.V.Meghanathan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the respondent to file final report in Crime No.677 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police station.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent.

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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 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.677 of 2021, pending on his file and file a final report within a period of four months from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

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5.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly.

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Sd/-

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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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jas/tsh

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The Inspector of Police(Crime), R-1, Mambalam Police Station,

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T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.

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The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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Crl.O.P.No.2960 of 2022

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SPD(CO)

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RGA(16/03/2022)

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