CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 M/s. Magma Housing Finance Ltd., (Currently Known as M/s.Grihum Housing Finance Limited), Represented by its Authorized Officer, Shakil A, Having its Registered Office at 602, 6th Floor, Zero One IT Park, Survey No.79/1, Ghorpadi, Mundhwa Road, Pune - 411 036. and Having one of its Branch Office at No.7-A, B-Block, New No.17/19, Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai - 600 029. ..Petitioner Vs The State, Rep. by The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007. (FIR No.529 of 2018) ..Respondent Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the respondent to file charge sheet in Crime No.529 of 2018. For Petitioner: Mr.A.Damodaran For Respondent: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to file charge sheet in Crime No.529 of 2018. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. Based on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the respondent registered an FIR in Crime No.529 of 2018 for the offences punishable under Sections 406, 408, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 472 and 120B of IPC against the accused persons. Thereafter, the respondent failed to proceed with the investigation. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition seeking to file final report. 4. On instructions, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that, so far, the respondent had secured four accused persons and examined 41 witnesses and their statements were recorded. He further submitted that the investigation would be completed within a period of eight weeks. Therefore, the respondent is proceeding with the investigation in a proper manner and about to complete the investigation shortly. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. In view of the above, the respondent is directed to complete the investigation in Crime No. 529 of 2018 and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai, is directed to monitor the investigation being conducted by the respondent and ensure that the direction issued by this Court is duly complied with by the respondent. 6. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP To 1. The Inspector of Police CCB-I, Greater Chennai Police, No.132, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007. 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Copy to : The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP CRL OP No. 15242 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis