Madras High Court Demands Accountability in Police Procedural Lapses

The Madras High Court has mandated the Director General of Police to initiate disciplinary action against five officers for failing to submit a closure report on a case. Justice P Velmurugan highlighted the oversight and directed the DGP to ensure such lapses do not recur, urging strict adherence to procedures.

The Madras High Court has issued instructions to the Director General of Police (DGP) to enforce disciplinary measures against four IPS officers and a Tamil Nadu police officer. This action is due to their neglect in submitting a closure report in a legal case to a magistrate.

Justice P Velmurugan ordered the DGP to create a comprehensive action plan following a petition by Vijayarani, who demanded that the Cuddalore police submit a final report. The court learned that the investigation was concluded in 2017, but no report was submitted.

Identifying significant supervisory failures, the judge emphasized the need for rigorous oversight by senior officers. The DGP must now issue guidelines to prevent future procedural errors and provide a thorough compliance report within three months.

(With inputs from agencies.)