Single judge order in a writ petition under Article 226 mandating police to complete investigation in Crime No.77 of 2014 and submit a final report within four weeks, pending submissions from respondents.
Directed Respondent No.3 to file a final report in accordance with law as early as possible, preferably within four weeks.
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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE PRAVEEN KUMAR WRIT PETITION No.15763 of 2016
ORDER:
The present writ petition came to be filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus directing respondent No.3 to complete investigation in Crime No.77 of 2014 registered against respondent Nos.4 to 7 and file a final report, at the earliest.
Though various grounds are raised, learned counsel for the petitioner restricts his prayer seeking a direction to the police to complete the investigation and file final report.
Learned Government Pleader for Home on instructions, submits that police have completed investigation and a final report will be filed shortly.
Having regard to the circumstances stated above, the writ petition is disposed of directing respondent No.3 to file a final report, in accordance with law, as early as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from today.
Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed in the light of this final order. No order as to costs.
____________________ JUSTICE PRAVEEN KUMAR
01st June, 2016 VHB
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the police to complete investigation and file a final report is maintainable in the circumstances.
Respondent No.1
Respondent No.3
Respondent Nos.4 to 7
Praveen Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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