Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12.02.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 Mr.B.John Peter, M/aged 68 years S/o.Arokyasamy, No:4/600, Pannur, Thiruvallur District-602108. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur, Thiruvallur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, B6- Mappedu Police Station, Thiruvallur District. ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 pleased to transfer the investigation in Crime No.353/2018 on the file of the Inspector of Police, B6 Mappedu Police Station, Tiruvallur to any other investigation agency for proper investigation. For Petitioner : Mr.X.Selvam Sounder For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking direction to transfer the investigation in Crime No.353/2018 on the file of the Inspector of Police, B6 Mappedu Police Station, Tiruvallur to any other investigation agency for proper investigation. 2. On the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the 2nd respondent has registered the F.I.R in Crime No.353/2018 for the offences punishable under Sections 454 and 380 of I.P.C. It is a case of housebreaking and the theft of gold jewels from the locker, to tune of 83 sovereigns of jewels and cash of Rs.1,25,000/-. 3. On instructions, Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents submits that after due enquiry, no accused has been identified in Crime No.353 of 2018 and the investigation is still pending. Therefore, the transfer of investigation would not serve any purpose since it is a case of housebreaking and theft of gold jewels. Page 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 4. In view of the above, this Court is not inclined to transfer the case to some other Investigating Agency. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. However, the 2nd respondent is directed to complete the investigation and file the final report within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The 1st respondent is also directed to monitor the investigation conducted by the 2nd respondent and ensure that the investigation in Crime No.353 of 2018 is completed within the period stipulated by this Court. 12.02.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order To, 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur, Thiruvallur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, B6- Mappedu Police Station, Thiruvallur District. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page 3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. bsm Crl.O.P.No.3605 of 2025 12.02.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis