Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/4736/2019disposed of

Amal Peter Paulraj, v. A.Chokkusamy,

2022-01-04Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4736 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.01.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4736 of 2019 and Crl.M.P.(MD)Nos.2904 & 2905 of 2019 Amal Peter Paulraj ... Petitioner/Accused vs.

A.Chokkusamy ... Respondent/Complainant PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 407 Cr.P.C, to withdraw the cheque case in C.C.No.71 of 2016 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Aruppukkottai and transfer the same to any Judicial Magistrate Court at Madurai. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabhu For Respondent : Mr.S.J.Chakkkaravarthy

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking orders to withdraw the case in C.C.No.71 of 2016 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukkottai and transfer the same to any Judicial Magistrate Court at Madurai.

2.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the trial of the case has already been commenced and it would be suffice if the learned Magistrate is directed to dispose of the case within a time stipulated by this Court.

3.The learned counsel for the respondent/complainant would also submit that a direction may be issued to the trial Court for early disposal of the case.

4.Considering the above facts and circumstances and also taking note of the limited prayer now sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any view with regard to the merits of the case, the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukkottai is directed to complete the trial and dispose of the case as expeditiously as possible preferably, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4736 of 2019 5.With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (WRITS) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) csm Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai.

2.The Judicial Magistrate, Madurai.

+1 CC to M/s.S.J.CHAKKKARAVARTHY, Advocate ( SR-297[F] dated 05/01/2022 ) Crl.O.P.(MD)No.4736 of 2019 and Crl.M.P.(MD)Nos.2904 & 2905 of 2019 04.01.2022 NSN(CO) SB(21.01.2022) 3P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2