CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 A.Richard ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vikkiravandi Division, Villupuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Valavanur Police Station, Villupuram District. Crime No.43 of 2026. 4. The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the Respondent No.1 to transfer the case in Crime No.43 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent No.3 to CBCID. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B Mohan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to transfer the case in Crime No.43 of 2026.

2. When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that in the present case, the investigation has been completed. As a matter of fact, the charge sheet has already been filed and the same was returned due to certain technical errors. He further submitted that the defects would be rectified and the charge sheet would be re-presented. He also sought time for one week to upload the charge sheet. 3. In view thereof, the prayer sought for in this Criminal Original Petition cannot be countenanced at this stage. The learned counsel for the petitioner may go through the final report and if he is still aggrieved, take such steps as are available to him in the manner known to law. 4. Considering the submission of the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) the respondent police is directed to file the charge sheet within a period of one week from the date of receipt of the web copy of this order. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 14-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No jas To 1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vikkiravandi Division, Villupuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Valavanur Police Station, Villupuram District. 4. The Inspector of Police

CBCID, Villupuram District. 5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. jas CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 14-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 A.Richard ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vikkiravandi Division, Villupuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Valavanur Police Station, Villupuram District. Crime No.43 of 2026. 4. The Inspector of Police, CBCID, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the Respondent No.1 to transfer the case in Crime No.43 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent No.3 to CBCID. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B Mohan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to transfer the case in Crime No.43 of 2026.

2. When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that in the present case, the investigation has been completed. As a matter of fact, the charge sheet has already been filed and the same was returned due to certain technical errors. He further submitted that the defects would be rectified and the charge sheet would be re-presented. He also sought time for one week to upload the charge sheet. 3. In view thereof, the prayer sought for in this Criminal Original Petition cannot be countenanced at this stage. The learned counsel for the petitioner may go through the final report and if he is still aggrieved, take such steps as are available to him in the manner known to law. 4. Considering the submission of the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) the respondent police is directed to file the charge sheet within a period of one week from the date of receipt of the web copy of this order. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 5. This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 14-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No jas To 1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vikkiravandi Division, Villupuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Valavanur Police Station, Villupuram District. 4. The Inspector of Police

CBCID, Villupuram District. 5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. jas CRL OP No. 18303 of 2026 14-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis