Crl. Misc. No. M-1080 of 2010 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-1080 of 2010 DATE OF DECISION: January 14, 2010 Gopal Singh .........PETITIONER(S) VERSUS State of Haryana and others ......RESPONDENT(S) CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA Present: Mr. J.S. Hooda, Advocate, for the petitioner(s). AJAI LAMBA, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR bearing No. 139 dated 23.04.2009 under Section 420 IPC P.S. Hathin, District Faridabad. Learned counsel contends that regular inquiry has been conducted by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Palwal and it has been concluded that the FIR has been registered on the basis of suspicion and is baseless. Learned counsel further has drawn the attention of the Court towards Annexure P-4 i.e. a letter addressed by District Magistrate, Palwal to Superintendent of Police, Palwal dated 25.08.2009 wherein the District Magistrate has agreed with the report of Additional Deputy Commissioner and has recommended cancellation of the FIR. Although Additional Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Crl. Misc. No. M-1080 of 2010 2 Commissioner are not a part of investigating agency, however, considering the departmental aspect of the case, it seems that inquiry was conducted. Be that as it may, the investigation is still going on. This petition is disposed of with directions to the investigating officer to consider Annexures P-3 & P-4 before finalizing the report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner is scheduled to retire on 30.06.2010. Learned counsel further states that he was due for promotion to the post of District Marketing Enforcement Officer in May 2009. In view of the pendency of the proceedings, the petitioner has not been given his due. In view of the above, S.P., Palwal, is directed to ensure that investigation is concluded within two months from receipt of certified copy of the order. 14.01.2010 (AJAI LAMBA) shivani JUDGE