R.Saranya v. State by
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought direction under Section 482 CrPC to compel police to file a final report on a crime filed 12 years prior. Court dismissed petition as future cognizance would be barred by limitation due to short statutory punishment maximum.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Original Petition to direct police to file final report dismissed.
What the court decided
Crl.O.P.No.26712 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.11.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN
Crl.O.P.No.26712 of 2023
R.Saranya ... Petitioner Vs.
The State, Rep. By The Inspector of Police, Perur Police Station, Perur, Coimbatore District. Crime No.460 of 2011 ... Respondent
Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the Respondent Police to investigate and file a final report before the Court concerned in connected with Crime No.460 of 2011 on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lakshmanasamy For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the court can direct the police to file a final report after 12 years when offences are punishable up to 2 years.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R. Saranya
- respondent
The State, Rep. By The Inspector of Police, Perur Police Station
Coram
Dr. G. Jayachandran
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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