CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-02-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 R.Nandhini D/o. Ravi, 40, RKG Nagar, Thoranakkalpatti Post, Rayanur, Karur District 639 003. Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Erode, Erode District. Crime No. 45 of 2024 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the Respondent to expedite the investigation in Crime No.45 of 2024 and file the final report within a time period stipulated by this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.P.Srivignesh For Respondent(s): Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking to direct the Respondent Police to expedite the investigation in Crime No.45 of 2024 and file the final report within a time frame stipulated by this Court. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record. 3. Whenever any information in relation to commission of cognizable or non cognizable offence is received, the police officer shall adhere to the procedure contemplated under Sections 173 & 174 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and after conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report under Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Such investigation under Chapter XIII of the the Bharatiya Nagarik https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall be completed without any unnecessary delay. The delay in filing a final report in the present case is inordinate and unjustified. Hence, it would be appropriate to direct the Investigating Officer to file a final report within a stipulated time, if not already filed. 4. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.45 of 2024 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order. 5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 28-02-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No jd https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. jd To The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Erode, Erode District. Crime No. 45 of 2024 CRL OP No. 5656 of 2025 28-02-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis