Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/11985/2024disposed of

G.Rajini @ Rajini Ammal v. The Inspector Of Police

2024-07-29Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.07.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI G.Rajini @ Rajini Ammal ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Mattuthavani Police Station, Mattuthavani, Madurai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai to expedite the pending trial in C.C.No.1741 of 2023 and pass final orders, within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioners : Mr.P.M.Vishnu Varthanan For Respondent : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This criminal original petition has been filed seeking a direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai to expedite the trial in C.C.No.1741 of 2023, within a stipulated time limit. 2.The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an octogenerian and she is also a cancer patient. The petitioner's son cheated her to the tune of Rs.20,00,000/- for which the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the respondent police in the year 2022 and the final report was also filed in the year 2023. However, the witness is evading the trial and the trial is still pending 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) on instruction from the respondent police submits that the case was taken on file only on 02.09.2023. He further submits that summons have been issued to the witnesses and the case is posted for the appearance L.W.1 to L.W.5 on 19.09.2024.

4.This Court considered the rival submissions made. 2/4

5.The petitioner claims that she is a cancer patient and she is also aged about 80 years. The respondent police shall ensure that summons have been served on the witnesses and shall produce the witnesses before the trial Court on the next date of hearing i.e., 19.09.2024. The trial Court shall also take necessary steps to conclude the trial as expeditiously as possible by considering the petitioner's health issue. 6.With the above said direction, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

NCC : Yes/No 29.07.2024 Internet:Yes/No Index:Yes/No jbr 3/4

B.PUGALENDHI , J.

jbr To

1. The Inspector of Police, Mattuthavani Police Station, Mattuthavani, Madurai District.

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

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