Shekhar Mehta, v. C.Basker

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11-12-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI IN CRL OP(MD) NO. 22535 of 2025 1.Shekhar Mehta 2.Kamal Sanghvi 3.Mahesh Kotbagi Petitioner(s) Vs C.Basker Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Jerin Mathew, Advocate For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.L.Dhilipan Pandian, Advocate Prayer : Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed to dispense with the personal appearance of the petitioners in Crl.M.P.No.2684 of 2025 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.1, Karur, pending disposal of the above Criminal Original Petition.

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ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to dispense with the personal appearance of the petitioners in Crl.M.P.No.2684 of 2025 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.1, Karur, pending disposal of the above Criminal Original Petition.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances, the personal appearance of the petitioners before the Trial Court is ordered to be dispensed with, on conditions that they shall appear at the time of initial questioning, proceedings under Section 313 Cr.P.C., / 351 BNSS, and at the time of passing judgment and on all the hearings, specifically directed by the learned Trial Judge.

4. The petitioners shall appear before the Court in the event their presence is insisted by the learned Trial Judge for the purpose of identification. If the petitioners adopt any dilatory tactics, it is open to the 2/4

learned Trial Judge to insist for their appearance and deal with the petitioners in accordance with the law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in the case of State of UP vs. Shambunath Singh1. 11-12-2025 (2/2) mkn 1 2001 (4) SCC 667 3/4

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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