Ponnusamy v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.02.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Ponnusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

State Rep. by Inspector of Police, Kundrathur Police Station.

... Respondent Prayer:

Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., seeking to quash all proceedings in C.C.No.371 of 2012, on the file of Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur as against this petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vijayaraghaven For Respondent : Mr.C.Iyyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to quash all proceedings in C.C.No.371 of 2012, on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur, as against this petitioner.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit 1/4

that without going into the merits of the case, it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the Trial Court to expedite the trial and complete the same as early as possible. He would further submit that the appearance of the petitioner before the Trial Court may be dispensed with and would further submit that the petitioner is ready to appear as and when necessary arise. He would further submit that the College Management has paid compensation for the death of the deceased and would further submit that the petitioner may be permitted to canvass all the issues before the Trial Court. 3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor concede to the request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. 4.In view of the above, this Court directs the learned Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur, to expedite the trial in C.C.No.

371 of 2012 and complete the same as early as possible. The appearance of the petitioner before the Trial Court is dispensed with. However, this order will not stand on the way of the Trial Court to insist for the appearance of the petitioner for receiving copies under Section 207 of Cr.P.C., framing of charges, questioning under Section 313 of Cr.P.C. and judgment and as and when the Trial Court feels it necessary.

petitioner is permitted to canvass all the issues before the Trial Court. 5.With the above directions, this criminal original petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition, if any, is closed.

17.02.2020 pri Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kundrathur Police Station.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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