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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 29618
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. NIRMAL KUMAR, J
Priya Darshini.M – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary, Home Department – Respondent
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Solomon
For the Respondents: Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, Additional Public Prosecutor for R2 to R4
Petition for investigation transfer dismissed as charge sheet filed and trial pending.
Headnote:Petition filed by mother of victim seeking transfer of investigation in FIR No.5/2026 from All Women Police Station to officer not below Deputy Superintendent of Police rank for fair investigation. Court noted relevant Cr.P.C. provisions on investigation transfer. Investigation completed, charge sheet filed in Spl.SC.No.84/2026 before Special POCSO Judge, trial posted for 07.04.2026. No further relief required. Issues framed as request for transfer to ensure impartial probe. Ratio: Matter moot post charge sheet filing, no basis for interference. Petition dismissed.
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| 1. petition seeks investigation transfer. (Para 1) |
| 2. investigation complete, charge sheet filed. (Para 2) |
| 3. petition dismissed as moot. (Para 3) |
ORDER
The petitioner, mother of the victim had filed, this petition seeking transfer of investigation in Crime No.5 of 2026 from the file of the fourth respondent to an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.
2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the investigation has been completed, Charge sheet has been filed in Spl.SC.No.84 of 2026 before the Special Judge for POCSO cases, Coimbatore and the case is posted for trial on 07.04.2026
3. In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, nothing further survives in this matter. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed. No costs.
