Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03.04.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 V.Meenakshi .... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Thirupalaivanam Police Station, Thiruvallur District Cr.No.143 of 2022 .... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to issue a direction directing the respondent to investigate the case and file the final report in the crime No.143 of 2022 which is pending on the file of the respondent herein in accordance with law within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.U.Aslam For Respondent : Mr.R.Vinothraja, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) O R D E R This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to investigate the case and file the final report in crime No.143 of 2022 which is pending on the file of the respondent herein in https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 accordance with law within a time frame fixed 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 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.143 of 2022 pending on his file and file a final report within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. Page 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 03.04.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order lok To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thirupalaivanam Police Station, Thiruvallur District 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page 3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. lok Crl.O.P.No. 9837 of 2025 03.04.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis