Rajesh Das v. State, Rep. By

Crl.M.P.No.18473 of 2023 in Crl.R.C.No.1856 of 2023 M.NIRMAL KUMAR., J.

Today, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is moved to extend time for a further period of four weeks from today as stipulated by the order, dated 02.11.2023 in Crl.R.C.No.1856 of 2023.

2.The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is not fully recovered, his health condition is not conducive to travel long distance and he will be forced to take the ambulance along with the medical attendant. He further submitted that the Presiding Judge of the Principal District and Sessions Court, Villupuram assigned Other Duty and the petitioner's appearance on 21.11.2023 is only be a ritual, hence, sought for relaxation.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent Police submitted that this Court passed the order directing the petitioner to appear before the lower Court on 21.11.2023 and it is for the petitioner to comply with the same. He confirms that the Presiding Judge in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Villupuram is on Other Duty till 08.11.2023 and she likely to join on 12.12.2023. Page No.1 of 3

4.Considering the submissions and perusal of the materials, it is seen that on 21.11.2023, the Presiding Judge therein is on Other Duty, hence, the appearance of the petitioner will serve no purpose, further, the petitioner is also under medical care. The learned Senior Counsel on instructions submitted the petitioner can appear any time a week after 11th November, 2023.

5.In view of the same, the petitioner is directed to appear before the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Villupuram on 18.11.2023 without fail or any day thereafter as fixed by the lower appellate Court and commence his arguments. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stands ordered.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR., J.

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