Urithiran @ Rudrappa v. State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN 1.Urithiran

2. Radha 3.Nagaraj ... Petitioners Vs.

The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police, Krishnagiri Crime No.32 of 2005 ...Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri to complete the trial in C.C.No.130 of 2016.

For Petitioner : M/s.V.Sakkarapani For Respondent : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

Petition filed for direction to the Judicial Magistrate II, Krishnagiri to expedite the trial in C.C.No.130 of 2016.

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2. The said case arising out of a complaint registered in Crime No. 32 of 2005 by the respondent police on 28.10.2005 for the offences under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC. From the daily status, this Court finds that, trial in this case not yet completed inspite of summons served to the list of witnesses 1 to 3, since they have not turned up to depose for more than one year. The next hearing date for examining LW1 to LW3 slotted to 01.12.2023. It is a case where even after taking cognizance, trial could not be proceeded for 7 years without any progress. From the case, it is also seen that, the prosecution witnesses have not turned up to give evidence inspite of service of summons.

3. In the light of the above, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of giving direction to trial Court to ensure the examination of winesses without further delay and complete the trial within a period of four months from today.

21.11.2023 Index : Yes/No Sma 2/4

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

Sma To:

1. Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri.

2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police, Krishnagiri

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

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