Mr.P.Arumugam, v. The State Rep By Its,

Crl.O.P.No.8171 of 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P.No.8171 of 2024 P.Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Rep.by The Inspector of Police Hasthampatty Police Station, Salem.

Crime No.157/2019 ...

Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the Additional Mahila Court, Salem to speed up the trial in C.C.No.11 of 2020 on his file on specified time. For Petitioner : Mr.M.G.Udayashankar For Respondent : Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner is the first accused in C.C.No.11 of 2020 on the file of the Additional Mahila Court, Salem for non appearance of A3 by name Surya, the trial is pending. In fact, the petitioner has sought for split up the case against the absconding accused and proceed, so that he can prove his innocence in the trial.

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Crl.O.P.No.8171 of 2024 Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

rpl 2.

The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police on instructions states that the case is now posted on 03.05.2024 for further proceedings.

3.

In view of the above fact, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of directing the trial Court to complete the trial within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any of the accused is absconding, necessary steps may be taken for split up the case and proceed with the available accused without any further delay. 29.04.2024 Index : Yes/No rpl To 1.The Additional Mahila Court, Salem.

2.The Inspector of Police Hasthampatty Police Station, Salem.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai-600 104. Crl.O.P.No.8171 of 2024 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2