B.Giridhari Krishnan v. The Deputy Commissioner of Police

ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to register the First Information Report on the basis of the petitioner's initial complaint and subsequent representation dated 02.09.2024 against the accused, namely Kavimala, in compliance with the order dated

29.10.2024 passed in Crl.M.P.No.62818 of 2024 by the Metropolitan Magistrate Court No.XIII, Egmore, Chennai for offences punishable under the relevant provisions of law and to conduct a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation in accordance with law.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the Metropolitan Magistrate Court No.XIII, by order dated 29.10.2024, in Crl.M.P.No.62818 of 2024, had directed the second respondent, to conduct preliminary enquiry and if cognizable offence is made out, directed to register the First Information Report. Based on the directions, the preliminary enquiry was conducted and finding that no cognizable offence was made out, the second respondent closed the enquiry and filed the closure report before the concerned Page3 of 4 Magistrate on 28.01.2025. He also submitted that as directed, the respondents had also served a copy of the closure report on the learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶3Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. However, the petitioner is at liberty to challenge the closure report in accordance with law, if so advised. 20-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vkr To

1.The XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Commissioner Of Police P Block, 6th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040.

3.The Inspector of Police (Crime branch), V5, Thirumangalam Police Station, 3-4, School Road, D-Sector, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai-600 101.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA B.Giridhari Krishnan Proprietor of M/S. S.G.Gas Agencies, 10/12, 5th Cross Street, Navalar Nagar, Thenral Colony, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600 040. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Commissioner Of Police P Block, 6th Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040. 2. The Inspector of Police Crime branch V5, Thirumangalam Police Station, 3-4, School Road, D-Sector, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai-600 101. ..Respondent(s) Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the respondents to register the First Information Report on the basis of the petitioners initial complaint and subsequent representation dated 02.09.2024 against the accused, namely Kavimala, in compliance with the order dated 29.10.2024 passed in Crl.M.P.No.62818 of 2024 by the learned XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai for offences punishable under the relevant provisions of law and to conduct a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation in accordance with law. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Jeeva For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Santhosh, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)