Yokammal v. The Inspector of Police

O RDER

This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking for a direction to the respondent police to expedite the investigation in Crime No.167 of 2023 dated 08.10.2022, which was registered for the offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 447, 427, 294(b) and 506(2) IPC.

2.It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that though the case has been registered, there is no substantial progress in the investigation.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) submits that so far two witnesses have been examined and the investigation is actively progressed and requested short time to complete the investigation.

4.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and considering the nature of the offences alleged against the proposed accused, this Petition is disposed of directing the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.167 of 2023 as quickly as possible, not later than 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Speaking : Yes / No

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1.The Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, kanyakumari District.

2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. DR.D.NAGARJUN. J. mm Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16236 of 2023

14.09.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.09.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16236 of 2023 Yokammal ... Petitioner Vs. The Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, Kanyakumari District. ...Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to direct the respondent to file a final report accordance with law in Crime No. 167 of 2023 complaint dated 08-10-2022 and pending before the respondent. For Petitioner :Mr.Ramakrishna Dass. N.S For R1 :Mr.Thanga Aravindh. B Government Advocate (Crl.side)