S.Srividya v. State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.12149 of 2021 V.SIVAGNANAM, J.

This matter is listed today under the caption "for being mentioned" at the instance of the learned counsel for the petitioners. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that during the pendency of the above criminal original petition, the personal appearance of the petitioners was dispensed with before the trial Court. This Court vide order dated 14.09.2023, dismissed the above criminal original petition with liberty to the petitioners to submit their oral argument and to file written submission before the trial Court on or before 25.09.2023 and if submitted, the trial Court is directed to hear the oral argument and to receive the written submission, thereafter, dispose of the matter on merits. He would further submit that now, the Presiding Officer has been changed and hence, the personal appearance of the petitioners before the trial Court has been insisted. Hence, the learned counsel seeks an order to dispense with the personal appearance of the petitioners before the trial Court.

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J.

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3. Heard the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the personal appearance of the petitioners before the trial Court is dispensed with on condition that they should appear before the trial Court as and when the trial Court directs them to appear for further proceedings. 18.10.2023 skn Crl.O.P.No.12149 of 2021 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis