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I.Kader Batcha v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC18 Mar 2022CRL OP(MD)/2586/2020

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought a direction under Section 482 Cr.P.C for the respondent police to complete investigation in Crime No.1 of 2017 and file a final report. The Court found the delay unjustified and directed the police to submit the report within twelve weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directs respondent police to complete investigation in Crime No. 1 of 2017 and file final report within twelve weeks from receipt of order.

I.Kader Batcha Vs The Inspector of Police — Civil Procedure and Limitation | Madras HC (2022)

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.2586 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2022

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.2586 of 2020

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I.Kader Batcha ...Petitioner

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Vs.

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The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Idol Wing, Chennai. (Crime No.1 of 2017) ... Respondent

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Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to call for the entire records and direct to complete the investigation and to file police final report in Idol Wing CID, Crime No.1/2017 on the file of the respondent police registered against the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.L.Infant Dinesh For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate(Criminal Side)

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ORDER

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to complete the investigation and to file police final report in Idol Wing CID, Crime No.1/2017 on the file of the respondent police registered against the petitioner.

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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

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.2586 of 2020

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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. 1 of 2017 pending on his file and file a final report, if not already filed, within a period of twelve weeks 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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// True Copy //

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/ /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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PNM

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Note:

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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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The Inspector of Police, Idol Wing, Chennai.

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

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ORDER IN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.2586 of 2020 18.03.2022

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PKP/28.03.2022/2P/3C

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I.Kader Batcha v. The Inspector of Police

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