R.Karuppasamy vs The Inspector Of Police on 19 March, 2024
In both the
above cases, during trial (Periyasamy case), they filed a petition seeking
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the preliminary enquiry report, in (Sasikala case) at the stage of the
defence witness, he filed a petition seeking the preliminary enquiry
report. Further, in this case final report is not filed, it is only at the stage
of the issuance of the final opportunity notice. In the said circumstances,
the petitioner is not entitled to any relief claimed in the petitioner's
representation dated 12.06.2023. Further, the preliminary enquiry is
conducted without recording any statement. Preliminary enquiry is
conducted only to verify the facts of the case relating to the assets of the
accused officers. There is no recording of the statement. In the said
circumstances, the preliminary enquiry report and the statement recorded
during the preliminary enquiry is not at all relevant and also the same can
neither be used for contradicting the witness nor used for any other
purpose.