Ramesh v. The State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.2166 of 2024 Crl.O.P.No.2166 of 2024 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

The petitioner is an accused in S.C.No.10 of 2016 which is pending trial before the Assistant Sessions Judge, Chidhambaram, seeks bail. 2.Originally, Crime No.1026 of 2023 had been registered by the respondent Police for the offences under Sections 436 IPC. 3.It is stated that since the petitioner absconded from judicial process, Non Bailable Warrant had been issued against him on 24.09.2018. The petitioner was secured only after five years 24.07.2023. It is stated that the trial is under progress and substantial number of witnesses have already been examined.

4.A direction is given to the learned Assistant Sessions Judge, Chidambaram to endeavour to complete the trial in S.C.No.10 of 2016 on or before 31.03.2024.

5.At this stage, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 6.Hence, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 14.02.2024 vkr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

Crl.O.P.No.2166 of 2024 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

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