Mohanraj v. Mani

Crl.OP.No.11942 of 2023 Today this matter has been posted under the caption "for being mentioned".

2. Heard, the learned counsel appearing on either side.

3. On hearing the submissions of the learned counsel appearing on either side, it is ordered that the fifth paragraph of the order passed by this Court in Crl.OP.No.11942 of 2023 dated 16.03.2026, shall read as follows: "5. Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed."

4. Accordingly, the Registry is directed to issue a fresh order copy in Crl.OP.No.11942 of 2023 dated 16.03.2026 after making necessary corrections. 06.04.2026 lok 1/6

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 11942 of 2023 and Crl.M.P.Nos.7297 & 7301 of 2023 Mohanraj S/O. SUBRAMANIYAM, 1/118, KUTHIRAI KOTTAM, PANNAKINADRUPALAYAM, UKAYAnur, THIRUPPUR DISTRICT.

..Petitioner(s) Vs.

Mani S/o. Muthusamy, 15, Velampalayam, Annapalayam, Sirupuluvapatti, Thiruppur District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. to call for the entire records pertaining to the proceedings in STC No.476 of 2023 pending on the file of the Fast Track Court (Magisterial Level), Thiruppur District and quash the same as far as the petitioner is concerned. For Petitioner(s):

M/s. B. Nambiselvan 3/6

For Respondent(s):

M.Guruprasad

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition is filed to quash the proceedings in STC No.476 of 2023 pending on the file of the Fast Track Court (Judicial Magistrate, Magisterial Level), Tiruppur District.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that already the entire bundle has been handed over to the petitioner along with change of vakalat.

3. So far, the petitioner did not engage any counsel on his behalf to appear before this Court. Today when the matter is called, no one appeared either by person or through a new counsel on record.

4. The learned counsel for the respondent submits that already trial has been commenced and the respondent was examined as P.W.1. Therefore, after commencement of trial, this petition filed to quash the proceedings in STC No.476/2023 cannot be entertained.

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5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is quashed. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

16-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order BKN To:

The Fast Track Court, (Judicial Magistrate, Magisterial Level), Tiruppur. 5/6

BKN CRL OP No. 11942 of 2023 16-03-2026 6/6