M/S. Magma Housing Finance Limited v. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police

ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to file charge sheet in Crime No.529 of 2018.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶3Based on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the respondent registered an FIR in Crime No.529 of 2018 for the offences punishable under Sections 406, 408, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 472 and 120B of IPC against the accused persons. Thereafter, the respondent failed to proceed with the investigation. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition seeking to file final report.

¶4On instructions, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that, so far, the respondent had secured four accused persons and examined 41 witnesses and their statements were recorded. He further submitted that the investigation would be completed within a period of eight weeks. Therefore, the respondent is proceeding with the investigation in a proper manner and about to complete the investigation shortly. Page3 of 4

¶5In view of the above, the respondent is directed to complete the investigation in Crime No. 529 of 2018 and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai, is directed to monitor the investigation being conducted by the respondent and ensure that the direction issued by this Court is duly complied with by the respondent.

¶6With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No LPP To

¶1The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Copy to : The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai. CRLoOPoNo.o15242oofo2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANoJ. LPP CRLoOPoNo.o15242oofo2026 13-08-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN M/s. Magma Housing Finance Ltd., (Currently Known as M/s.Grihum Housing Finance Limited), Represented by its Authorized Officer, Shakil A, Having its Registered Office at 602, 6th Floor, Zero One IT Park, Survey No.79/1, Ghorpadi, Mundhwa Road, Pune - 411 036. and Having one of its Branch Office at No.7-A, B-Block, New No.17/19, Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai - 600 029. ..Petitioner Vs The State, Rep. by The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007. (FIR No.529 of 2018) ..Respondent Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondent to file charge sheet in Crime No.529 of 2018. For Petitioner: Mr.A.Damodaran For Respondent: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) Page2 of 4