Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/1915/2023dismissed

Manikandan v. The Intelligence Officer

2023-02-16Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan2 pages

Crl.O.P(MD).No.1915 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 16/02/2023 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice G.ILANGOVAN CRL OP(MD). Nos.1915 and 1961 of 2023

1. Manikandan

2. Mennen @ Viji ... Petitioners/Accused 1 & 2 in Crl.O.P(MD).No.1915 of 2023 Murugesan ... Petitioner/Accused No.3 in Crl.O.P(MD).No.1961 of 2023 Vs The Intelligence Officer, Narcotics Control Bureau, Madurai Sub Zone, Madurai.

(NCB F NO.48/1/06/2021/NCB/MDU) ... Respondent/Complainant in both Crl.O.Ps For Petitioner : M/s.Paranjothi.R., Advocate (in Crl.OP(MD).1961/2023) For Petitioner : Mr.K.Baalasundharam., Advocate (in Crl.OP(MD).1915/2023) For Respondent : Mr.C.Arul Vadivel @ Sekar, (in both Crl.O.Ps) Special Government Pleader (NCB) PETITIONS FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

COMMON PRAYER :- To enlarge the petitioners on bail in NCB.F.No.48/1/06/2021/NCB/MDU pending on the file of the respondent police.

COMMON ORDER : The Court made the following order :- Mr.C.Arul Vadivel @ Sekar, learned Special Government Pleader (NCB) appearing for the respondent submitted that on verification of call details, it was found that the petitioners frequently communicated with the co-accused and also submitted that the commercial quantity of contraband involved in this case. 2.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that On the earlier occasion, a direction was issued to the trial Court to conclude the trial process within a stipulated time. He further submitted that out of 11 witnesses, three witnesses have been examined and on that ground, he objects to grant the bail to the petitioners.

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Crl.O.P(MD).No.1915 of 2023 3.The time stipulated to complete the trial process will be expired on 03.02.2023 and so far, no requests letter has been received from the trial Court seeking extension of time. It is also a fact that every EC Court is heavily loaded with NDPS cases. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the entire trial process may be ordered to be completed within a time stipulated, since the petitioners are students. 5.Considering the above facts and circumstances of this case, another two months time is granted to the trial Court to complete the process of trial. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

sd/- 16/02/2023 / TRUE COPY / /03/2023 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TTA TO 1 THE ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE / SPECIAL COURT FOR EC ACT, PUDUKKOTTAI.

2 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL PRISON, TRICHY. 3 THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU, MADURAI SUB ZONE, MADURAI.

4 THE SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR FOR NCB CASES, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

COPY TO THE REGISTRAR (JUDICIAL), MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

ORDER IN CRL OP(MD). Nos.1915 and 1961 of 2023 Date :16/02/2023 RS/SBN/SAR-2(06.03.2023) 2P 6C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2