Bombay High Court Directs Police Officer’s Presence in Long-Delayed Case Without Charge-Sheet

Bombay High Court Directs Police Officer’s Presence in Long-Delayed Case Without Charge-Sheet

Facts:
The petitioner, Shaleen Vir Vikram Vaid, filed a writ petition challenging the prolonged delay in filing a charge-sheet in a case registered in 2017 under the MECR (Miscellaneous Enquiry Crime Report) by the RCF Police Station.

Issues:
The key issue is the failure of the police to file a charge-sheet in a timely manner, despite the case being registered over seven years ago.

Court’s Observations:
The court, represented by Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj K. Chavan, noted the significant delay in the investigation and the absence of any action towards filing a charge-sheet.

The court found it appropriate to summon the Senior Police Inspector of the RCF Police Station to explain the reasons for the delay.

Conclusion:
The Bombay High Court directed the Senior Police Inspector of the RCF Police Station to be present in court on 13th August 2024 to address the delay in filing the charge-sheet.

The matter is to be listed on the Supplementary Board for further hearing.