Madras High Court

CRL OP/31232/2026 of Natesan Vs The State rep by the Inspector of Police on 29 October 2026

CRL OP No. 31232 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-10-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

CRL OP No. 31232 of 2026

CNR: {HCMA012558442026}

Natesan

S/o Appavu Gounder,

No.6, Ammankulam Road,

P.N. Palayam,

Coimbatore.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

The State rep by the Inspector of Police Race Course Police Station, Coimbatore.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer: This petition is filed under section 528 of BNSS to direct the Respondent police to file a charge sheet in Crime NO. 187 of 2026 dated 26- 5-2026 pending before the Respondent Police as earlier as possible and pass such orders which may deem to fit in these circumstances of this case and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. K.Anusuya

For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to complete the investigation and file the final report in Crime No.187 of 2026 dated 26.05.2026 pending on the file of the respondent police.

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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 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.187 of 2026 and file a final report within a period of twelve weeks from the date of the receipt of a copy of this Order.

5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. 29-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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CRL OP No. 31232 of 2026

To.

1. The Inspector of Police Race Course Police Station, Coimbatore.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

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CRL OP No. 31232 of 2026

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMN CRL OP No. 31232 of 2026 29-10-2026

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