CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 Pradeep.S ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur District. 2. The Inspector of Police, B5, Manavalangar Police Station, Thiruvallur District. Crime No. 118 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to withdraw the Crime No.118 of 2026 on the file of 2nd Respondent herein and transfer the same to the CBCID or any other investigating agency and file final report within time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Baskaran for Mr.Arumai Ratchagan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to withdraw the investigation in Crime No.118 of 2026 from the file of the 2nd respondent and to transfer the investigation. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that not only was the defacto complainant mentioned in the FIR was grievously injured, but there were also two other victims. The FIR itself was registered by affixing a thumb impression when the petitioner was not even in a conscious state of mind while taking treatment in the hospital. He further submitted that the investigation is not proceeding in a fair and transparent manner. 3. Per Contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that even if three victims are involved, their wound certificates will also be collected and appropriately, the charges will be altered. He further submitted that the investigation will be completed. 4. In view of the submissions made, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of on the following terms: (i) The 2nd respondent shall continue and complete the investigation in a fair and transparent manner. (ii)The same shall be supervised by the jurisdictional Deputy Superintendent of Police. (iii)Since it is submitted that the petitioner has further details to share, a further statement shall be recorded from the petitioner. The submission made that there are two other victims shall also be taken note of and the respective wound certificates etc., shall be collected as undertaken before this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 (iv)The investigation shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, and in any event within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of the web copy of this order. 16-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No jas To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Thiruvallur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, B5, Manavalangar Police Station, Thiruvallur District. 3.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. jas CRL OP No. 18695 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis