T.Russel Raj v. The State Rep By Its,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR IN CRL OP NO. 7608 OF 2026 T.Russel Raj Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The State By The Inspector of Police, N-1 Royapuram Police Station, Chennai.

2.Paul Gladson Respondent(s) Prayer : To dispense with the personal appearance of the accused no.2 in C.C.No.609 of 2020 on the file of the XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town, Chennai pending disposal of the Crl.O.P.No.7608 of 2026 on the file of this Hon'ble Court and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.K.Sathiamurthy For Respondents:

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam, Addl. Public Proscutor for R1

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record. In the light of the submissions made by the learned counsel 1/3

for the petitioner, the personal appearance of the petitioner is dispensed with and this petition is ordered.

25-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes vvk To 1,The Inspector of Police, N-1 Royapuram Police Station, Chennai 2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras 2/3

M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

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