CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 Mohamed Ashick S/o.Nazar, No.150/0, Elli Garden, Kitchipalayam Post, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep.by, Inspector of Police, Kaveripattinam Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Cr.No.480 of 2023. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The criminal original petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS to direct the respondent to complete the Investigation in Cr.No.480/2023 on the file of 2nd respondent and file the final report within a stipulated time prescribed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Deepakkumar For Respondent(s): Mr. LEONARD ARUL JOSEPH SELVAM ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the respondent to complete the Investigation in Cr.No.480/2023 on the file of 2nd respondent and file the final report within a stipulated time. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent Police submitted that the case is in illegal possession of 4.5 kg of Ganja and in this case, investigation is at final stage and awaiting Chemical analysis report from Assistant Director, Salem and the respondent Police will be able to complete the investigation and file the final report within a period of three months. 3.Recording the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this Court directs the Assistant Director, Salem, to give priority and sent the report expeditiously to the respondent police. On receipt of the same, the respondent Police shall complete the investigation and file the final report in Crime No.480 of 2023 within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sms https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1.Inspector of Police, Kaveripattinam Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Cr.No.480 of 2023. 2.The Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Salem Zone, No.130/9 and 130/10 Panagadu, Meyyanur, Salem – 636 004. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. sms CRL OP No. 5679 of 2026 05-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis