Madras High CourtCRL OP/11348/2026disposed of

S. Ezhilmaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-06-15Honourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR S. Ezhilmaran S/o.Subramani, No.13/31, Devangar Street, Tirupattur - 635 602 ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Thiruvannamalai Alangayam Road, Tirupattur - 635 602

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thiruvannamalai Alangayam Road, Tirupattur

3. Inspector of Police Tirupattur Town Police Station, Tirupattur

4. Shenbagavalli ..Respondents To direct Respondent 1 to 3 to forthwith execute the Non-Bailable Warrant dated 26.09.2025 issued against the 4th Respondent by the Learned Judicial Magistrate-I , Tirupattur, in S.T.C. No.969 of 2024, and secure their presence before the said Trial Court.

For Petitioner :

Ms.N. Lakshmi Priya For Respondents :

Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Government Advocate (Crl. Side for R1,R2, R3

ORDER

The petitioner, as complainant, lodged a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against the fourth respondent, and the trial is proceeding before the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Tirupattur. The fourth respondent had been evading service, and a Non-Bailable Warrant was issued. For execution of the said warrant, the petitioner has filed this petition.

2. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) has today produced a copy of the daily status report in STC.No.969 of 2024, which shows that the accused, Shenbagavalli appeared before the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Tirupathur on 08.06.2026, executed sureties, received copies, and accordingly, the Non-Bailable Warrant was recalled. The case now stands posted for questioning on 23.06.2026.

3. This court appreciates the efforts taken by the third respondent to securing the appearance of the fourth respondent before the trial court. Considering the fact that the case under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act has been pending since 2024, the trial court is directed to accord priority to this matter and complete the trial within a period of four months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 15-06-2026 nl Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order To

1. The Superintendent of Police Thiruvannamalai Alangayam Road, Tirupattur - 635 602

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thiruvannamalai Alangayam Road, Tirupattur

3. Inspector of Police Tirupattur Town Police Station, Tirupattur

4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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