Petition to quash FIR for IPC offences; the State reported that investigation was complete and a final report had been filed but not taken on file due to limitation. The Court held nothing survived and closed the petition.
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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.18028 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 23.10.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
Crl.O.P.(MD).No.18028 of 2025 and Crl.M.P(MD)No.14793 of 2025
Madhu ... Petitioner/Accused No.1
Vs.
1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Inspector of Police, Periyakulam Police Station, Theni District. (Crime No.977/2020) ...1st Respondent/Complainant 2. Mathan ...2nd Respondent/Defacto Complainant
Prayer : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to call for the records relating to FIR in Crime No.977 of 2020 dt. 08.05.2020 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Periyakulam Police Station, Theni District and quash the same as against the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.A.M.Raja For R1 : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
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ORDER
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to quash the FIR in Crime No.977 of 2020, registered against the petitioner for offences punishable under Sections 447, 427, 294(b), 506(i) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR in Crime No.977 of 2020 should be quashed against the petitioner when the investigation is complete and a final report has been filed.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Madhu
The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Inspector of Police, Periyakulam Police Station, Theni District
Mathan
Sunder Mohan
As recorded by the court registry
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