Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Tirunelveli, Crime No.02 of 2025 ... 1st Petitioner/ Present Investigating Officer The case transfer as per the order of this Court in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 dated 21.04.2025) 2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Thoothukudi District. (Crime No.29 of 2023) ... Petitioner/respondent Vs Shanmugalakshmi ... Respondent/ Petitioner PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to accept my affidavit and extend the time for a further period of six months to complete the investigation and to file a final report as per the directions given by this Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 Madurai by its order dated 02.12.2025 made in Crl.M.P(MD) No.18987 of 2025 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 may deem fit. For Petitioners : Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) For Respondent : Mr.Mahendrapathy ORDER

The present application has been filed by the Investigation Officer seeking extension of further period of six months to complete the investigation and to file a final report as per the direction of this Court in Crl.M.P(MD) No.18987 of 2025 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025, dated 02.12.2025. 2. Considering the reasons assigned by the Investigation officer, time is extended till 31.12.2026. It is made clear that no further extension of time would be granted. However, the police authorities are directed to file the final report within the said period. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 3. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. 24.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Tirunelveli, Crime No.02 of 2025 2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Thoothukudi District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 24.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Tirunelveli, Crime No.02 of 2025 ... 1st Petitioner/ Present Investigating Officer The case transfer as per the order of this Court in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 dated 21.04.2025) 2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Thoothukudi District. (Crime No.29 of 2023) ... Petitioner/respondent Vs Shanmugalakshmi ... Respondent/ Petitioner PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to accept my affidavit and extend the time for a further period of six months to complete the investigation and to file a final report as per the directions given by this Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 Madurai by its order dated 02.12.2025 made in Crl.M.P(MD) No.18987 of 2025 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 may deem fit. For Petitioners : Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh Counsel for State of TN (Crl.Side) For Respondent : Mr.Mahendrapathy ORDER

The present application has been filed by the Investigation Officer seeking extension of further period of six months to complete the investigation and to file a final report as per the direction of this Court in Crl.M.P(MD) No.18987 of 2025 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025, dated 02.12.2025. 2. Considering the reasons assigned by the Investigation officer, time is extended till 31.12.2026. It is made clear that no further extension of time would be granted. However, the police authorities are directed to file the final report within the said period. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 3. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. 24.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBCID, Tirunelveli, Crime No.02 of 2025 2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Thoothukudi District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi Crl.M.P(MD) No.13439 of 2026 in Crl.O.P(MD) No.7031 of 2025 24.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis