CRL OP/31350/2026 of Nishanthani Vs The State rep by the Deputy Commissioner of Police on 28 October 2026

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the IX Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai, to dispose of Crl.M.P.No.10044 of 2025, pending on its file.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 and 2. Perused the materials placed on record.

3. The petitioner had lodged a complaint as against the respondents 3 to 6 before the second respondent. However, the second respondent did not take any steps to register a case or enquire into the complaint. Hence, the petitioner approached the first respondent. Since no action was taken, the petitioner filed a petition under Section 173(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking a direction to register an FIR and investigate the same. Since, there has been no progress in the said petition, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking appropriate relief.

4. Considering the limited prayer sought for in this petition, the learned IX Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai, is directed to dispose of Crl.M.P.No.10044 of 2025, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already disposed of.

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5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 28-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP/ARL To

1. The IX Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai.

2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police O/o Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar, Chennai.

3. The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Saidapet, Chennai.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. LPP CRL OP No. 31350 of 2026 28-10-2026