M/S.Magma Housing Finance Ltd., v. The Deputy Commissioner of Police

ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to transfer the investigation in Crime No.529 of 2018 from the file of the third respondent to the file of the fourth respondent.

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

¶3Based on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the third 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 third respondent failed to proceed with the investigation. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition seeking transfer of the investigation. Page3 of 5

¶4On instructions, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that, so far, the third 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 third respondent is proceeding with the investigation in a proper manner and about to complete the investigation shortly. At this stage, transferring the investigation from the file of the third respondent to any other investigating agency would affect the entire investigation already conducted by the third respondent.

¶5In view of the above, the third respondent is directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent is directed to monitor the investigation being conducted by the third respondent and ensure that the direction issued by this Court is duly complied with by the third respondent.

¶6With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Page4 of 5 LPP To

¶1The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai.

¶2The Assistant Commissioner of Police Central Crime Branch, Chennai.

¶3The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

¶4The Inspector of Police CBCID, Chennai.

5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o22706oofo2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANoJ. LPP CRLoOPoNo.o22706oofo2026 13-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 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 1. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai. 2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Central Crime Branch, Chennai. 3. The State, Rep. by The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007. 4. The Inspector of Police CBCID, Chennai. ..Respondents Page2 of 5 Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to transfer the Investigation in Crime No.529 of 2018 on the file of the 3rd Respondent to the 4th Respondent and complete the investigation. For Petitioner: Mr.A.Damodaran For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)