V.Nehru v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondent Police to complete the investigation in Crime No.494 of 2021 and to file a final report within the time frame fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, a case has been registered in the year 2021 in Crime No.494 of 2021 dated 29.07.2021 under the provision of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937.

¶3It is submitted that in spite of taking more than two years, charge sheet could not be filed and that the petitioner is being harassed. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) on the other hand, submits that the Department has just received a Breath Analyzer Report from the laboratory and by enclosing them, they would file a final report within a short time. The same is recorded.

¶4The Criminal Original Petition is disposed of by directing the respondent Police to complete the investigation and file a final report within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of order.

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vengamedu Police Station, Karur District,

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. tsg

11.07.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.07.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN V.Nehru ... Petitioner / Accused Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vengamedu Police Station, Karur District. (Crime No.494 of 2021) .. Respondents / Complainant PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying, directing the second respondent to complete the investigation in Crime No.494 of 2021, dated 29.07.2021 and to file final report within the time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)