Madras High CourtCRP(MD)/2822/2024disposed of

A. Lawrence v. V. Anusha Vincent

2025-07-09Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/07/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI CRP (MD). No.2822 of 2024 and CMP(MD) No.16121 of 2024

1. A. Lawrence,

2. Sweaty Irene,

3. A.Kingsly ... Petitioners Vs

1. V. Anusha Vincent

2. L.Sam Zoot King ... Respondents PRAYER :-Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of The Constitution of India to call for the records of the proceedings in DVC No.337 of 2024 on the file of the Additional Mahila Court (Magisterial Level), Nagercoil and quash the same.

For Petitioners : Mr.M.Kannan For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramasamy for R1 1/5

ORDER

This petition has been filed against the proceedings in DVC No. 337 of 2024 on the file of the Additional Mahila Court (Magisterial Level), Nagercoil.

2. The petitioners herein are respondents in D.V.C.No.337 of 2024 and the first respondent herein initiated the said proceedings, under the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are the in-laws of the first respondent. The first respondent initiated domestic violence proceedings against her husband and in-laws. It is also submitted that the petitioners have no way connected with the allegations made by the first respondent in the DVC case. Therefore, he prays that the petitioners be permitted to raise all the grounds mentioned herein before the trial court. He also requests this Court to dispense with their personal appearance before the trial court. 2/5

4. In view of the said submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petitioners shall raise all the grounds as raised herein before the trial court at the time of trial. Further, taking into consideration the request as made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, their appearance before the trial court is dispensed with except for their appearance for the purpose of receiving the copy of the proceedings u/s 207 of Cr.P.C.,, framing of charges, questioning under Section 313 of Cr.P.C., and on the day on which judgment is to be pronounced. However, if for any particular reason, the presence of the petitioners is necessary, the trial court, at its wisdom, shall direct their appearance on those days. Further, this Court directs the petitioners to represent the case through the counsel.

5. Accordingly, this Civil Revision Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 09.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No 3/5

RR TO 1.The Additional Mahila Court (Magisterial Level), Nagercoil 2.VR Section Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J RR

ORDER

IN CRP(MD) (NPD) No.2822 of 2024 Date : 09/07/2025 5/5