Sub collector enquiry report pending from 24-12-2025

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Once the investigation is completed, the police are legally bound to file the final report/charge sheet within a reasonable time. Mere statements that investigation is “almost complete” do not extend this obligation. Since the Sub-Collector enquiry concluded on 24-12-2025 and the final report is still pending, you have two effective remedies. First, you may approach the jurisdictional Magistrate/Court by filing a petition seeking a direction to the Investigating Officer to file the final report within a fixed time. Courts routinely issue such directions when there is unexplained delay, especially after bail conditions are relaxed. Second, filing an RTI may give limited information on the status, but sensitive investigation details are often exempt. Therefore, a court direction is the more effective and enforceable remedy.

Advocate Hemalatha Narayanan LawRato