Crl.O.P.(MD).No.12953 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.O.P(MD)No.12953 of 2026 Kannan ... Petitioner/Defacto Complainant Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District. (Crime No.273 of 2026) ... Respondents/ Complainants PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to direct the first respondent to transfer the investigation in Crime No. 273 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent police to any other competent investigating Officer for conducting a fair, impartial and effective investigation and consequently direct such officer to complete the investigation and file a final report before the jurisdictional Court within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ponkarthikeyan 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.12953 of 2026 For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Counsel for State of TN(Crl.Side) ORDER The present petition has been filed seeking a direction to transfer the investigation in Crime No.273 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent police to any other competent investigating officer. 2. The learned Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) appearing for the second respondent submitted that they have completed the investigation and charge sheet has been filed before the Judicial Magistrage, Aundipatti on 15.05.2026. 3. In view of the subsequent developments, it is open to the petitioner to initiate appropriate proceedings. With the above said observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 01.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.12953 of 2026 To 1. The Judicial Magistrate, Aundipatti. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD).No.12953 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi Crl.O.P(MD)No.12953 of 2026 01.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis