T. Ramachandran v. Palani

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATE : 20.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR T.Ramachandran : Appellant Vs.

Palani : Respondent Prayer : This Criminal Appeal is filed under Section 374(2) of Cr.P.C., to call for the records and set aside the order passed in S.T.C.No.693 of 2014, dated 13.04.2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Madurai.

For Appellant : No Appearance

JUDGMENT

This Criminal Appeal is directed against the judgment made in S.T.C.No.693 of 2014, dated 13.04.2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Madurai, in acquitting the respondent/accused for the offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act.

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2. This matter is listed today under the caption 'for dismissal'.

3. It is evident from the records that the appeal was transferred from the Principal District and Sessions Court Madurai to the file of this Court and the same was taken on file in Crl.A(MD)No.92 of 2025. Since there was no representation for the appellant, this Court directed the Registry to issue notice to the appellant and despite issuance of notice, the same was returned as unserved on the ground that the appellant is not residing in the said address. Though the appellant's name was printed in the cause list, there was no representation on his behalf for the past two hearings. Even today (ie.,20.11.2025) there is no representation for the appellant. Hence, this Court has no other option, but to dismiss the appeal.

4. Hence, the Criminal Appeal is dismissed as non-prosecution. 20.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No das 2/4

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Madurai.

2.The Section Officer, Criminal Section (Records), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

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