L.Manjunath v. The Director General of Police

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking direction to the 1st respondent to transfer the investigation and nominate an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police to conduct the investigation in Crime No.91 of 2026 to ensure a fair investigation.

¶2Following the investigation of the FIR in Crime No. 91 of 2026, the 5th respondent informed the petitioner that the case was weak and, therefore, a positive charge sheet could not be filed. If no materials are available on record to sustain the charges, the 5th respondent shall close the FIR. if there are materials on record, the 5th respondent is directed to conduct a detailed and thorough investigation and file a final report, as the 5th respondent cannot be transferred. The 5th respondent is the competent person to conduct the investigation in Crime No. 91 of 2026, and at this juncture, transferring the file from the 5th respondent would affect the entire investigation. Further, the 5th respondent is directed to conduct the investigation fairly and complete it within a period of 12 weeks. The 3rd respondent shall monitor the investigation conducted by the 5th respondent, following the guidelines issued by this Court. Page4 of 5

¶3With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 14-07-2026 SMA To

¶1The Director General of Police Post Box No.601, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai.

¶2The Inspector General of Police North Zone, Railaway Station Road, Near ST.Thomas Mount Police Station, Alandur, Chennai.

¶3The Superintendent of Police

¶4The Assistant Superintendent of Police Hosur Sub-Division,

¶5The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thenkanikottai Sub-Division,

¶6The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. Page5 of 5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA 14-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN L.Manjunath S/o Lakshmappa, D.No.4/377, Chinna Madhagondapalli, Madhagondapalli Post, Denkanikottai Taluk, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director General of Police Post Box No.601, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai. 2. The Inspector General of Police North Zone, Railaway Station Road, Near ST.Thomas Mount Police Station, Alandur, Chennai. 3. The Superintendent of Police 4. The Assistant Superintendent of Police Hosur Sub-Division, 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thenkanikottai Sub-Division, 6. The Inspector Of Police Mathigiri Police Station, Page2 of 5 7. Subramaniam S/o Not Known, M/s Jaya Lakshmi Engineering Enterprises, 8. Munirathinam Accountant, M/s jaya Lakshmi Engineering Enterprises, 9. Muniraj Manager, M/s Jaya Lakshmi Engineering Enterprises, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to transfer the investigation and nominate an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police to conduct the investigation in Crime No.91 of 2026 to ensure a fair investigation and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Prabhu For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government for R1 to R6 Page3 of 5