M.Prabakaran v. the Deputy Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Crl.O.P.No.3667 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 12.02.2025 by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan J. Petitioner/de facto complainant M.Prabakaran (counsel V. Sithannan) sought, under Section 528 BNSS 2023, a direction to the DSP/Inspector, Thittakudi Police Station, Cuddalore District (Government Advocate K.M.D. Muhilan) to investigate Crime No.238/2024 and file the final report within a set time. Investigation already completed; complaint closed as 'mistake of fact'; final report pending; petition closed (disposed) without direction. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Recording the Learned Government Advocate's submission that investigation of Crime No.238/2024 was complete and the complaint had been closed as 'mistake of fact' (final report yet to be filed), the Court closed the Criminal Original Petition without issuing the direction sought.