JUDGMENT

The above Writ Petition (Crl.) is filed seeking the following reliefs:

“1) Issue a writ of mandamus or any appropriate writ or direction or order to expeditiously consider Ext. P2 and P4 in a time fixed by this honorable court.

2) Issue a writ of mandamus or any appropriate writ or direction to 4^th respondent or any other Police officer not below the Rank of Deputy Superintend of Police to carry out investigation upon the Ext. P1, P2 and P4. And

3) Such other Writ, Orders or Directions deem fit on facts and in the interest of justice. ”[SIC]

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that Exts.P2 and P4 were submitted before the 3^rd respondent, and the 3^rd respondent is not taking any action.

3. Heard the learned Public Prosecutor also.

4. After hearing both sides, I think there can be a direction to the 3^rd respondent to consider Exts.P2 and P4 within a time limit, and communicate the decision taken in it to the petitioner within the above period. I make it clear that I have not considered the matter on merit and the 3^rd respondent is free to do the needful in accordance with the l