K.C.Chinnathambu v. State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Crl.O.P.No.2690 of 2023 K.C.Chinnathambu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by the Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District, (Ref: Crime No.7 of 2016) 2.M.Pitchai @ Navaneethakrishnan ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying to direct the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Neyveli to dispose the C.C.No.152 of 2017 pending trial, as expeditiously as possible within the period of stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Rajesh Babu For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, (for R1) Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Neyveli to dispose the C.C.No.152 of 2017 pending trial.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that C.C.No.152 of 2017 is pending against one Pitchai @ Navaneethakrishnan from 2017. In this case, not even charges framed so far. Thus, this petition.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) submitted that sole accused has filed discharge petition in C.M.P.No.2761 of 2018 and it is pending. Therefore, there is a delay in disposal of this case.

4. Considering the fact that this petition is pending from 2017, learned Judge is directed to dispose the discharge petition preferably within a period of one month from the date of receipt of copy of this Order. Depending upon the out come of the discharge petition, proceed further with the case and make all endeavours to dispose the case as expeditiously as possible. 2/4

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 08.02.2023 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No mpl To:

1.The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District, 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

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