Madras High CourtCRL OP/8779/2018disposed of

Kalarani, Age 48 Years v. State Represented By,

2021-07-15Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.07.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Crl.O.P.No.8779 of 2018 Kalarani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State represented by The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

(Cr.No.19 of 2005) 2.Kannadasan ... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., seeking to call for the records and quash the proceedings in so far the petitioner is concerned in C.C.No.37 of 2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore District. For Petitioner : Mr.C.R.Malarvannan For Respondents: Mr.C.E.Pratap for P.P.

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to call for the records and to quash the proceedings in so far as the petitioner is concerned in C.C.No.37 of 2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore District. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the Trial Court to expedite the trial and complete the same as early as possible. He would further submit that the appearance of the petitioner before the Trial Court may be dispensed with and would further submit that the petitioner is ready to appear as and when necessary arise.

3.In view of the above, this Court directs the learned Judicial Magistrate, Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore District, to expedite the trial in C.C.No.37 of 2017 and complete the same as early as possible. The appearance of the petitioner before the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Trial Court is dispensed with. However, this order will not stand on the way of the Trial Court to insist for the appearance of the petitioner for receiving copies under Section 207 of Cr.P.C., framing of charges, questioning under Section 313 of Cr.P.C. and judgment and as and when the Trial Court feels it necessary.

4.With the above directions, this criminal original petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar pri To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore District.

2.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

(Cr.No.19 of 2005) 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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