Madras High Court

Madras High Court: Police Directed to Conclude Investigation Within Three Months

Updated
Oct 1, 2025 6:20 PM
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Summary: The Madras High Court has told the Virugambakkam Police to finish their investigation and submit a final report within three months for Crime No.176 of 2025.

Background of the Case

In this case, Praveen Banu, the person who filed the request, wanted the court to speed up a police investigation. The case is listed as Crime No.176 of 2025. The investigation was taking too long, so Banu asked the court to make it go faster.

Petitioner's Argument

Praveen Banu's lawyer, Mr. V. Karthick, said that even though a complaint was made, the police hadn't submitted a final report yet. This delay was why they went to court. The petitioner wanted the investigation to be finished within a certain time.

"The investigation in this case is still not finished and no final report has been submitted yet."

Respondent's Position

The government lawyer, Mr. R. Vinothraja, speaking for the police, told the court that they were still working on the investigation. He promised that the final report could be ready in three months.

Court's Decision

Judge N. Sathish Kumar was in charge of the case and told the police to finish their investigation in three months. The judge stressed the need for quick action and instructed the police to let the person who complained know once the report is ready.

"The police are ordered to finish the investigation and submit a final report within three months."

Verdict Summary

The court's order is meant to make sure the case is resolved quickly, giving relief to the person who filed the request and making sure the police complete their investigation on time.