Joseph Jaya Prakash v. The Inspector Of Police

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.11771 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.10.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Crl.O.P(MD)No.11771 of 2020 Joseph Jeya Prakash ... Petitioner Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Karungal Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

(Crime No.5 of 2014) ... Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure, to pass appropriate order directing the Judicial Magistrate, Eraniel to expedite the trial in the case C.C.No.240 of 2016. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Pillai Monicantan For Respondent :

Mr.V.Neelakandan Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. All that the petitioner seeks is speedy disposal of the trial in C.C.No.240 of 2016 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Eraniel. The case is already four years old. Trial has also commenced.

3.Therefore, the learned Judicial Magistrate, Eraniel is directed to dispose of the matter on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rmi https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD)No.11771 of 2020 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, Eraniel.

2.The Inspector of Police, Karungal Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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