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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 49702
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
L. Victoria Gowri, J
Rajappan – Appellant
Versus
Superintendent of Police – Respondent
W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3012 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: A.B.Jeeva
For the Respondents: D.Rajaboopathy
The High Court may issue directions for effective and time-bound police investigation under its writ jurisdiction when allegations of insufficient progress in a criminal case are brought forward, without necessarily ordering a transfer of investigation.
Headnote:The petitioner filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for the transfer of an investigation in a criminal case, alleging inadequate action by the investigation agency regarding a financial fraud complaint. The Court noted that an FIR had been registered, and upon considering the facts, found it appropriate to issue directives for a timely and fair investigation. The core issue before the Court was whether the investigation into the reported crime should be transferred. The Court reasoned that instead of transferring the case, the ends of justice would be met by ensuring the current investigation is conducted properly, transparently, and supervised by a superior authority, citing procedural requirements under the relevant criminal code. The writ petition is disposed of with directions for the investigation to be completed within four weeks.
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| 1. petitioner requests transfer of investigation due to inaction in a financial fraud case. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. court orders supervised completion of investigation within a specified timeframe. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
ORDER
This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 1st respondent to withdraw the investigation of the case in Crime No.10 of 2026 pending on the file of the 3rd respondent and transfer the same to the 2nd respondent for a fresh and further investigation in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has lodged a complaint with regard to swindling of money from the petitioner's account. However, no proper action was taken, and therefore, this petition was filed.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that on considering the petitioner's complaint, an FIR in Crime No.10 of 2026 has been registered on 07.03.2026.
4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials before this Court.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent police is directed to conduct proper investigation in Crime No.10 of 2026 dated 07.03.2026, after issuing summons to the parties concerned, under Section 64 of the BNSS, and conclude the same, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent police is directed to monitor the investigation conducted by the third respondent. The third respondent is directed to appriase the progress of the investigation to the first respondent every Friday.
6. This writ petition is disposed with the above directions.
09.06.2026
NCC : Yes / No
Index : Yes / No
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