Madras High Court
CRL OP/3371/2026 of R.J.Selvanayagam Vs The state rep.by its, Inspector of Police on 14 October 2026
CRL OP No. 3371 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
CRL OP No. 3371 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA013079882025}
R.J.Selvanayagam
S/o.R.Janarthanam,
No.14-A, Jothi Avenue,
M.R.N.Nagar,Kallakurichi-606202.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The state rep.by its, Inspector of Police, G-1, Kallakurichi Police Station,
Kallakurichi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID,
Kallakurichi.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: This petition is filed under section 528 of BNSS to transfer the investigation in Cr.No.19 of 2022 on the file of the 1st respondent to the 2nd respondent or to direct some other agency for further investigations and proceed with the same as per law within a time frame fixed by this Honble court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/S.M.Shreeraam
For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Amarnath, Additional Public Prosecutor.
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ORDER
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to transfer the investigation in Crime No.19 of 2022 from the file of the 1st respondent to the 2nd respondent or to direct some other agency.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.
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3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that there was some property dispute between the petitioner and the complainant, due to which the complaint was lodged. However, the impugned FIR has been kept pending without any progress.
4. On instructions, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submitted that investigation is almost completed . At this stage, transferring the investigation from the file of the first respondent to any other investigating agency would affect the entire investigation already conducted by the first respondent. He further submitted that with regard to the very same occurrence another complaint was lodged and an FIR in Crime No.276 of 2025 was registered against the petitioner and other accused persons
5. In view of the above circumstances, this Court is not inclined to transfer the investigation in Crime No.19 of 2022 from the file of the first respondent to any other investigation agency. In the interest of justice, the respondent is directed to conduct a proper and fair investigation in both the Crime No.19 of 2022 and Crime No.276 of 2025 by taking into consideration all the materials produced by the petitioner during the course of investigation, and complete the investigation within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SMN To.
1. The Inspector of Police, G-1, Kallakurichi Police Station, Kallakurichi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Kallakurichi.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMN CRL OP No. 3371 of 2026 14-10-2026