Madras High CourtCRL OP/5709/2024disposed of

V.Ganga Bhavani v. State Rep By Its

2024-03-08Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 01.07.2025 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN -- V.Ganga Bhavani .. Petitioner Vs.

State Rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Salem District.

(Crime No.20 of 2016) .. Respondent Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem to dispose the case in C.C.No.195 of 2018 within stipulated period.

For petitioner : Mr.A.L.Perumalsamy For respondent: Dr.C.E.Pratap

ORDER

The petitioner has filed the present petition seeking a direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem to dispose of the case in C.C. No.195 of 2018 within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court.

2. This Court, by an earlier order dated 08.03.2024, had already directed the 1 / 4

learned Magistrate to dispose of the said case as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of three months. However, it is now brought to the notice of this Court that the trial could not be completed within the said time frame due to non-cooperation on the part of the prosecution. The learned Magistrate has therefore sought additional time to conclude the trial.

3. It is now stated that out of 20 witnesses, 17 witnesses have already been examined and only 3 witnesses remain to be examined. The case stands posted on 08.07.2025 for further proceedings.

4. In the above circumstances, the respondent Police is directed to produce the remaining witnesses on the said date, viz., 08.07.2025 without fail. The learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem is directed to complete the recording of evidence of the remaining witnesses and thereafter proceed further in accordance with law. The entire trial in C.C.No.195 of 2018 shall be concluded within a further period of three months from 08.07.2025. It is made clear that no further extension of time shall be granted for concluding the trial.

01.07.2025 r n s Note: Issue order copy on 04.07.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No To 2 / 4

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem

2. The The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Salem District.

(Crime No.20 of 2016)

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. 3 / 4

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