Sumathi v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Compliance/enforcement petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 to direct re-investigation of FIR Crime No.40/2018 of Athanakottai Police Station pursuant to the Judicial Magistrate, Gandarvakkottai's order in Crl.M.P.No.578 of 2025 dated 03.10.2025; police failure to reinvestigate; investigation to be concluded within four (4) weeks of receipt of copy of order; SP, Pudukottai District directed to monitor; progress to be reported every Friday; final report; petitioner Sumathi; advocates Mr.S.Ayyamurugaraj (petitioner) and Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate(Crl.Side) (respondents); Crl.O.P(MD)No.1194 of 2026; decided 22.01.2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; single judge L. Victoria Gowri.
What did the court decide?
Directions to the 2nd respondent (Inspector of Police, Athanakottai Police Station) to comply with the order of the Judicial Magistrate, Gandarvakkottai in Crl.M.P.No.578 of 2025 dated 03.10.2025 and conclude the investigation within four (4) weeks of receipt of a copy of this order; the 1st respondent (SP, Pudukottai District) to monitor the investigation and receive progress reports from the 2nd respondent every Friday.