C. Venkatasalam v. State Rep.By,

CRL OP No. 15241 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 15241 of 2026 and Crl.M.P.Nos.9893 and 9894 of 2026 C. Venkatasalam S/o Sennakesavan, ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State rep.by, Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Villupuram.

Cr.No.5 of 2023.

2. Raji ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, praying to quash the charge sheet in Spl.C.No.2 of 2026 on the file of Special Court for trial of cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Villupuram. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Gunaseelan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (V And AC) - R1

ORDER

The petition has been filed to quash the charge sheet filed in Spl.C.No.2 of 2026 on the file of Special Court for trial of cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, Villupuram.

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CRL OP No. 15241 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

kas 2.On instructions, Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that trial in this case has already been commenced and so far the prosecution has examined PW1 and PW2. 3.This Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed, as the proceedings cannot be quashed after commencement of trial. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

16-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas To 1.The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Villupuram 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras Chennai 600 104 CRL OP No. 15241 of 2026 and Crl.M.P.Nos.9893 and 9894 of 2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis